This Cilantro Lime Marinade will bring bright, bold flavor to any protein. Try marinating chicken, shrimp, pork, beef or fish in this flavorful, kid-approved marinade!

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If you want to bring some flavor to your favorite protein, you must try this marinade! Marinating your meat adds layers of flavor in one easy step. Simply mix together the ingredients and let your protein take a dip in the marinade to soak up all of the fresh flavor.

This marinade features the flavors of bright, fresh cilantro, zesty lime, and earthy cumin. It is out. of. this. world.

My favorite thing to marinate in this easy to make marinade is chicken thighs, but it is perfect for any meat you have in your fridge. I know you and your family will love this easy recipe. My kids love it and I'd be willing to bet your kids will, too!

HOW TO MAKE CILANTRO LIME MARINADE

It's easy to make cilantro lime marinade!  Combine olive oil, fresh lime juice, honey, cumin, salt, and pepper.  Marinate your favorite protein in this delicious mix to bring bold flavor to your next meal!

WHAT CAN I MARINATE IN CILANTRO LIME MARINADE?

This marinade is great for almost any protein.  Try it with chicken, shrimp, pork, beef or fish.

HOW LONG SHOULD I MARINATE MY PROTEIN?

To get the best flavor out of the marinade, marinate your meat for at least 30 minutes.  You can marinate your protein overnight to allow it to soak up the flavors from the marinade even more.

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If you try this Cilantro Lime Marinade, I would love to know what you think in the comments below! Enjoy!

1 serving

Cilantro Lime Marinade

This Cilantro Lime Marinade will bring bright, bold flavor to any protein. Try marinating chicken, shrimp, pork, beef or fish in this flavorful, kid-approved marinade!

  prep time: 5 MINcook time: 30 MINtotal time: 35 MIN 

INGREDIENTS

2 limes, juiced
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Combine all of the ingredients in a resealable bag. Add your protein of choice to the bag and coat with the marinade. Seal the bag and place it in the refrigerator.

2. Marinate food for at least 30 minutes to overnight.

3. Grill, bake or prepare food as desired.

NOTES

Recipe is enough marinade for 1 1/2 lbs protein. Try marinating chicken, shrimp, pork or fish in this flavorful, kid-approved marinade!

Author: Becky

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