I think simple recipes come to perfection the closest, like this recipe for grilled chicken legs that i created in an effort to find a very quick but very tasty grilled if you've tried my killer chicken thigh marinade you know what i am talking about.
Easy Chicken Fajita Marinade
Chicken legs need 2 hours, turkey legs and whole chickens need from 4 to 6 hours to properly marinate.
Recipe Summary Easy Chicken Fajita Marinade
This is a simple fajita marinade that has been bounced around in my family for at least 15 years. It's simple, tasty, easily altered for a twist on the taste, and can be easily prepared in under 15 minutes. Serve with other fajita elements and enjoy! Some ideas: sauteed green bell pepper with white or yellow onions, jalapeno slaw, homemade salsa (tomato or mango), etc.Ingredients | Simple Marinade For Chicken Legs
½ cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons garlic powder
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
3 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into strips
Directions
Whisk vegetable oil, chili powder, lime juice, honey, garlic powder, paprika, and black pepper in a bowl to make a marinade. Place chicken strips into a large resealable plastic bag; pour marinade over chicken. Knead bag to coat chicken with marinade. Squeeze out air, seal bag, and refrigerate 4 hours to overnight.
Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
Remove chicken strips from marinade; discard used marinade.
Grill chicken on preheated grill until browned, the juices run clear, and an instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the thickest piece reads at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C), about 10 minutes per side.
Feel free to experiment with other spices, the amount of lime juice and honey, and the type of garlic. Minced garlic can be used instead of garlic powder, and tossing in 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper can put an extra kick in the flavor.
Info | Simple Marinade For Chicken Legs
prep:
15 mins
cook:
20 mins
additional:
4 hrs
total:
4 hrs 35 mins
Servings:
10
Yield:
10 servings
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Simple Marinade For Chicken Legs : In a pinch for a great dinner without a lot of the marinade for the chicken takes just a few minutes to put together.
