# My Top 3 Healthy Marinades (For Chicken) pt. 9

These are three healthy chicken marinades that are full of flavor and easy to make.

- Servings: 4 servings
- Total time: 120 min
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Category: Drink
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 2 Juice and zest of limes
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
- to taste salt and pepper
- 0.5 cup non-fat Greek yogurt
- 1 lemon juice
- 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 lime juice
- 0.5 orange juice
- 1 chipotle in adobo
- 1.25 lb chicken

## Instructions

1. For marinade number one, combine the juice and zest of two limes in a food processor.
2. Add 2 tablespoons of honey.
3. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
4. Add 2 cloves of minced garlic.
5. Add 1 teaspoon of chili powder.
6. Add 1/2 teaspoon of smoked paprika.
7. Add salt and pepper to taste.
8. Blend all ingredients in the food processor until well combined.
9. Pour the spicy honey lime marinade over chicken.
10. For marinade number two, add 1/2 cup of non-fat Greek yogurt to the food processor.
11. Add the juice of one lemon.
12. Add 2 cloves of minced garlic.
13. Add 2 tablespoons of chopped cilantro.
14. Add 1 teaspoon of oregano.
15. Add salt and pepper to taste.
16. Blend all ingredients in the food processor.
17. Pour the garlic herb yogurt marinade over chicken.
18. For the final marinade, add the juice of one lime to the food processor.
19. Add the juice of 1/2 orange.
20. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
21. Add 1 chipotle pepper in adobo.
22. Add honey.
23. Add 2 cloves of minced garlic.
24. Add 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika.
25. Add salt and pepper to taste.
26. Blend all ingredients in the food processor.
27. Pour the smoky chipotle citrus marinade over chicken.

## Equipment

- food processor
- bowl

## Tips

- Marinate for at least 2 hours, or overnight for maximum flavor.
- Cook in the air fryer, grill, or skillet for viral-worthy char marks.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/reel/787787460403612/?sfnsn=mo&mibextid=6AJuK9
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/c5a3714b-cd34-4e94-be5a-a38f3e006c53
- Extracted: 2025-11-09

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