Mexican Lime {grilled} Chicken

This marinade is simple and packed with lots of flavor.  The chicken from this marinade would be great on tacos, nachos, quesadilla, etc.  I am pretty sure I could eat Mexican flavored foods every day of the week.  I know, for a fact, that if I were to be stranded on an island and given two things to bring with me they would be chips and salsa. An endless supply of course!

I am one of those people that grills year round, even on a cold snowy day. I just love the flavor it adds to a dish with very little effort.  I'm always looking for simple meals to create with items found in my everyday kitchen. Who wants to be always running to the grocery store, I sure don't!

 This recipe is just that, a creation of my love for Mexican food and items I had on hand.  I really think you can never go wrong when marrying cumin, chili powder, and lime. 

Mexican Lime {grilled} Chicken

Ingredients:

• 3 {all natural} chicken breasts
• 1/4 c extra virgin olive oil
• 1/3 c cider vinegar
• 1/3 c {fresh} lime juice
• 1/4 tsp sea salt
• 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
• 2 tsp cumin
• 2 tsp chili powder
• 3 garlic cloves (minced)

1)  Mix all ingredients (minus chicken) together in a bowl or large ziploc bag.

2)  Cut breasts in half, lengthwise and add to marinade. (this will help the flavors penetrate)

3)  Marinate in fridge for 2-3 hours.

4)  Grill chicken until no longer pink. Chop, shredded, or slice your chicken.

NOTE: This is a mild recipe. Feel free to add chipolte powder, cayenne or fresh jalapeno. 

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