Mexican Smoked Chile Marinade

Transform your cooking with the smoky, bold flavors of this Mexican Smoked Chile Marinade! Featuring chipotle chiles in adobo sauce, fresh lime and orange juices, and a touch of sweet honey, this versatile marinade strikes the perfect balance between heat, tanginess, and sweetness. Infused with aromatic garlic, ground cumin, and oregano, it's a powerhouse of authentic Mexican-inspired flavors. Perfect for marinating your favorite proteins like chicken, beef, or tofu, or for adding a kick to grilled vegetables, this easy-to-blend recipe requires just 10 minutes of prep time. For maximum flavor, let your ingredients soak overnight, and prepare to elevate your dishes with this irresistible, smoky marinade!

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 pieces Chipotle chiles in adobo sauce
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 3 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
• 4 tablespoons Orange juice
• 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Water

Directions

Step 1

Place the chipotle chiles in adobo sauce, olive oil, lime juice, orange juice, minced garlic, ground cumin, dried oregano, honey, kosher salt, black pepper, and water into a blender or food processor.

Step 2

Blend the ingredients until smooth. If the marinade is too thick, add an additional tablespoon of water until it reaches your desired consistency.

Step 3

Taste and adjust seasoning as needed—add more salt for savory flavor or more honey for sweetness.

Step 4

Use immediately by applying the marinade generously to your desired protein or vegetables. Allow the ingredients to marinate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight, in the refrigerator for the best flavor.

Step 5

Store any unused marinade in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	242.2 grams (242.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	536

Total Fat 43.90g	56%
Saturated Fat 6.80g	34%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 813mg	35%
Total Carbohydrate 36.60g	13%
Dietary Fiber 2.60g	9%
Total Sugars 25.00g
Protein 3.00g	6%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 83mg	6%
Iron 3mg	18%
Potassium 374mg	8%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 71.4%

Protein: 2.2%

Carbs: 26.4%