Salsa-Marinated Chicken

5 from 3 votes

This quick and easy marinated chicken can be baked or grilled to brighten any of your favorite Mexican dishes.

Servings servings

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 15

Total Time 35

Ingredients

1 pound raw chicken tenders
1 cup salsa*
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon ground red cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon paprika
Sea salt to taste

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Instructions

Add all ingredients to a large bowl and stir well to combine.
Let the chicken marinate for about 20 minutes at room temperature.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees and line a large baking sheet with foil.
Transfer chicken tenders to the baking sheet.
Bake until chicken is cooked through, about 15 minutes.*
Slice or shred and use in dishes like our Chicken Burritos Ranchero or Shredded Chicken Tacos, or pair with our Cilantro Lime Rice for a delicious dinner!*

Notes

Salsa: Use your favorite salsa for this recipe! We use Pace Picante (we know, it's not technically salsa...) and it cooks into the chicken beautifully.

Baking the chicken: Baking times will vary based on the thickness of your chicken pieces. Cut open the thickest piece to check for doneness and cook longer if necessary.

Serving suggestions: This chicken tastes great in any Mexican-inspired dish, or on its own with a side of rice and veggies! We love using it for burrito bowls with Mexican-Style Rice or Cilantro Lime Rice and as a filling for our Shredded Chicken Tacos and Chicken Burritos Ranchero!

Author: Alex

Calories: 157kcal

Course: Dinner, Ingredients, Lunch, Main, Main Course

Cuisine: Mexican

Keyword: cayenne, chicken, chicken tenders, cinco de mayo, cumin, garlic, kashmiri chili powder, lime juice, mexican, onion, paprika, salsa

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