Mexican Marinade for Chicken

This is an absolutely wonderful (and easy!) mexican marinade... the cocoa powder just gives it that little 'something extra' that makes it delightful! 

***Just like many other marinades, the longer you let it marinate the more flavorful it becomes!***

Mexican Marinade for Chicken

(Printable Recipe)

Ingredients:

6-8 chicken thighs (breasts are fine!)

1/2-2/3 cup lime juice (bottled is ok!)

2 Tablespoons brown sugar (I prefer using dark brown sugar for marinades)

2 Tablespoons soy sauce (lite/low sodium is fine)

4 teaspoons oil (canola or vegetable oil)

2 Tablespoons minced garlic

2 teaspoons salt

4 teaspoons ground cumin

2 teaspoons cinnamon

2 teaspoons cocoa powder (unsweet)

1/4-1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (the more you add, the spicier it is!)

Directions:

1. Mix lime juice, sugar, soy sauce & oil in a large freezer bag.  Allow sugar to dissolve.

2. Mix garlic, salt, cumin, cinnamon, cocoa powder & red pepper flakes in a small bowl with the end of a spoon until it becomes almost a paste (like using a mortar/pestle)

3. Add garlic/spice paste to bag and shake.

4. Add chicken.

5. Marinate in fridge 6-24 hours (the longer, the better!) turning occasionally

6. Grill chicken until cooked.