Hot Pepper Chicken Marinade
Turn up the heat on your chicken dinners with this bold and zesty Hot Pepper Chicken Marinade! Featuring a fiery blend of fresh hot peppers like jalapeños or serranos, fragrant garlic, smoky paprika, and tangy lime juice, this marinade strikes the perfect balance of heat, sweetness, and savory depth. A touch of honey rounds out the flavors for a subtle caramelized finish, while soy sauce and olive oil work together to tenderize the chicken to juicy perfection. Whether you’re grilling, baking, or pan-searing, this versatile marinade infuses your choice of chicken cuts—breasts, thighs, or drumsticks—with mouthwatering spice in just a few steps. Perfect for summer barbecues, weeknight meals, or meal prepping, this recipe is your go-to for bold, flavor-packed chicken.
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Ingredients
- 3 pieces Fresh hot peppers (e.g., jalapeños or serranos)
- 4 pieces Garlic cloves
- 0.25 cups Soy sauce
- 0.25 cups Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 2 pounds Chicken (breasts, thighs, or drumsticks)
Directions
Step 1
Wash the hot peppers and slice them in half lengthwise. Remove the seeds for a milder flavor, or leave them in for extra heat.
Step 2
Peel and mince the garlic cloves.
Step 3
In a medium bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, olive oil, honey, lime juice, ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Step 4
Finely chop the hot peppers and add them to the marinade mixture along with the minced garlic. Stir well to combine.
Step 5
Place the chicken pieces into a large zip-top plastic bag or a shallow dish. Pour the marinade over the chicken, ensuring all pieces are evenly coated.
Step 6
Seal the bag or cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or up to overnight for the best flavor.
Step 7
When ready to cook, remove the chicken from the marinade and discard the used marinade. Grill, bake, or pan-sear the chicken until fully cooked and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
Step 8
Serve hot and enjoy your flavorful, spicy chicken!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | 286.7 grams (286.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 738 |
| Total Fat 57.30g | 73% |
| Saturated Fat 8.80g | 44% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 5.40g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2319mg | 101% |
| Total Carbohydrate 54.50g | 20% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.70g | 13% |
| Total Sugars 38.50g | |
| Protein 8.50g | 17% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 91mg | 7% |
| Iron 4mg | 24% |
| Potassium 636mg | 14% |
Source of Calories