Best 5 Spicy Mexican Marinade Sauce Recipes

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Looking for an authentic and delicious way to spice up your Mexican dishes? A spicy Mexican marinade sauce is the perfect way to add flavor and heat to your favorite recipes. Whether you're making tacos, enchiladas, or fajitas, the right marinade can make all the difference. With the right combination of spices, herbs, and chiles, you can create a marinade that will tenderize your meat or vegetables and leave them packed with bold, zesty flavor. In this article, we'll provide a comprehensive guide to help you find the best recipe for spicy Mexican marinade sauce, so you can create mouthwatering dishes that will impress your friends and family.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

MEXICAN MARINADE



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Discover this simple marinade with ancho chile and Mexican oregano that is a perfect pairing for almost every Mexican-style dish.

Provided by Derrick Riches

Categories     Ingredient     Sauce

Time 15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/3 cup white vinegar
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1/3 cup chopped, fresh cilantro
1/4 cup water
3 cloves garlic, minced
Juice of 1 lime
1 tablespoon cumin
1 tablespoon Mexican oregano
1 tablespoon kosher salt
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons black pepper
1 teaspoon ancho chili powder

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Combine vinegar, oil, cilantro, water, garlic, lime, salt, pepper, and spices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 62 kcal, Carbohydrate 2 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 336 mg, Sugar 0 g, Fat 6 g, ServingSize 2 cups (12 servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g

SPICY MARINARA SAUCE



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Provided by Tia Mowry

Time 25m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, chopped
One 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons red wine
1 teaspoon red chile flakes

Steps:

  • Set a Dutch oven over medium heat, add the olive oil and heat until hot. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, salt and pepper and stir. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover and let simmer for about 10 minutes. Add the red wine and chile flakes in the last 2 minutes of cooking.

EASY SPICY MEXICAN-AMERICAN CHICKEN



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My husband is Mexican, and he loves spicy chicken from the supermarket. I was trying to recreate one of the spicy packaged chicken dishes at home, and that's what i came up with. Chicken thighs are softer and juicier. It is very spicy and tangy, easy to make, and he loves it!

Provided by Anna Rivera

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 45m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 5

½ cup Mexican-style hot sauce (such as Valentina)
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon brown sugar, or more to taste
4 chicken thighs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a small baking dish.
  • Mix the hot sauce, paprika, ground cayenne pepper, and brown sugar in a bowl, and stir until the mixture is well combined. Place the chicken thighs in the baking dish, and coat them with a layer of sauce. Cover the dish with foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove the foil, and bake until the chicken has cooked through, and the sauce has thickened and started to brown, about 20 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 427.1 calories, Carbohydrate 11.1 g, Cholesterol 141.8 mg, Fat 24.7 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 39.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.8 g, Sodium 1610.2 mg, Sugar 7.9 g

SPICY GARLICKY BEEF MARINADE



Spicy Garlicky Beef Marinade image

This wonderful marinade uses spicy jalapenos, olive oil, elephant garlic, and fresh cilantro! This is good for carne asada and makes enough marinade for approximately 2 lbs of meat.

Provided by Traci-in-Cali

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Marinade Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

½ cup extra virgin olive oil
4 tablespoons lime juice
3 medium (blank)s jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced
1 ½ tablespoons white vinegar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
¼ bunch chopped fresh cilantro
2 cloves elephant garlic, chopped
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 teaspoon ground paprika
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Combine olive oil, lime juice, jalapenos, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, cilantro, elephant garlic, sugar, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper in a large glass bowl. Add whatever meat you are planning on marinating, cover, and refrigerate for 2 hours. The meat will lose it's bright red color as it marinades in the acidic juice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 273.9 calories, Carbohydrate 5.2 g, Fat 28.2 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 0.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 44.4 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

HOT AND SPICY MARINADE



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I found this copycat recipe off the internet. The marinade is enough for 2 small meals. This would be ideal for OMAC

Provided by Abby Girl

Categories     Pork

Time 15m

Yield 1 3/4 cup

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup ketchup
1/2 cup chili sauce
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons chili paste (more or less depending on taste)
1 teaspoon hot pepper flakes (more or less depending on taste)
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 garlic, minced
1/2 onion, minced

Steps:

  • Combine the ingredients for the marinade in a zip lock bag. Add the meat and marinate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 735.7, Fat 29.7, SaturatedFat 3.8, Sodium 3578, Carbohydrate 109.3, Fiber 13.1, Sugar 47.7, Protein 15.1

Tips:

  • Make sure to use fresh, ripe tomatoes for the best flavor. If you don't have fresh tomatoes, you can use canned diced tomatoes.
  • If you like your marinade a little spicier, you can add more chili powder or cayenne pepper.
  • If you don't have any cilantro, you can substitute parsley or basil.
  • The marinade can be used on chicken, beef, pork, or fish. Just make sure to adjust the cooking time accordingly.
  • The marinade can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

This Spicy Mexican Marinade Sauce is a delicious and easy way to add flavor to your favorite meats. It's perfect for grilling, roasting, or baking. The marinade is made with fresh tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, garlic, and cilantro. It's also gluten-free and low-carb. So if you're looking for a healthy and flavorful marinade, give this one a try!

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