Home Recipes Marinades Tex-Mex Chicken Marinade Tex-Mex Chicken Marinade Ingredients Preparation Nutrition Comments Ingredients Preparation Nutrition Comments Tex-Mex Chicken Marinade The Best Tex-Mex Marinade Tex-Mex cuisine originally comes from Texas, in the southwest of the USA, but it is largely influenced by Mexican cuisine! Here is an original Tex-Mex chicken marinade. It’s flavourful and makes poultry super tender. SIMPLY DELICIOUS: Add your marinated chicken to this Mexican salad for more protein! BBQ By:Hubert Cormier, Ph.D. in nutrition Preparation 10 min Cooking 20 min Refrigeration 4 to 6 h 4 to 6 servings Piece of cake (easy) Ingredients Système métrique Système impérial Tex-Mex marinade Garlic powder - 1 tablespoon 15 mL To discover! Onion powder - 1 tablespoon 15 mL To discover! Paprika - 1 tablespoon 15 mL To discover! Cumin (seeds) - 1 tablespoon 15 mL To discover! Chili powder - 1 tablespoon 15 mL To discover! Red chili peppers, crushed - To taste To taste To discover! Lime (zest and juice) - 1 1 To discover! Green onions, finely chopped - ¼ cup 25 g To discover! Vegetable oil - ¼ cup 60 mL To discover! White sugar - A pinch A pinch To discover! Salt and pepper - To taste To taste To discover! Preparation Passer en mode cuisine Chicken marinade 1. In a large bowl, mix all the marinade ingredients. 2. Place the chicken (about 454 g, whole or diced) in it. Refrigerate for at least 4 to 6 hours. 3. Finally, cook the poultry your preferred way (grill pan, barbecue, oven…). Can I use this chicken marinade recipe for tofu? Of course! Plus, the recipe stays exactly the same. By marinating your tofu in this Tex-Mex mix, you will make a delicious Mexican style tofu dish! It’s perfect to use in a Buddha bowl as an addition to rice, tomatoes, corn, peas, guacamole, and cilantro. Enjoy!