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Chicken Marinade for Burrtios, Quesadillas, etc.

This is a basic marinade for Chicken thighs that I used for burritos, quesadillas, etc.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Resting Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 27 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2-4 Boneless, skinless chicken thighs

Marinade

  • 2 tbsp Mayo
  • 1/8 tsp Table salt
  • 1/8 tsp Crystallized lime
  • 1/4 tsp Granulated Garlic
  • 1 tsp Chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp Black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp Oregano

Instructions

  • Combine the ingredients in a bowl.
    The mayo will almost be paste like with the ingredients - this is normal.
    2 tbsp Mayo, 1/8 tsp Table salt, 1/8 tsp Crystallized lime, 1/4 tsp Granulated Garlic, 1 tsp Chili powder, 1/2 tsp Black pepper, 1/2 tsp Oregano
  • Add the chicken thighs to the bowl and mix around ensuring all parts of the thighs are completely covered.
    2-4 Boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • Get your grill to ~350-400F in a two zone fire.
  • Once a temperature, put chicken thighs on the grill.
    Sear on one side for ~1-2 minutes, then flip and sear for 1-2 minutes.
  • Repeat this until the exterior is nicely browned and has some char. Keep going until the internal temperature is ~175F.
  • Once done, rest for 5-10 minutes, then slice into strips and use in your burrito or quesadillas.