Southwest Chicken

Name: Southwest Chicken
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 17 min
Cuisine: American, Southern
Ingredients: 1/3 cup oil (recommend: avocado or olive oil); 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar; 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro (chopped; sub: fresh parsley); 2 teaspoons chili powder; 2 teaspoons garlic powder; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes; 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts (sub: chicken tenders, or thighs)

Instructions

Prep:5minCook:12min

Of all the marinades in the world, THIS Southwest Chicken Marinade is the one I make the most. Hands down. My kids love it. All adults love it. And it can be served any way you dream up--a la carte, in tacos or quesadillas, on top of a burrito bowl or salad.

Updated at: Wed, 28 Jan 2026 02:35:01 GMT