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Citrus-Chile Blender Marinade

Published on August 04, 2026
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Citrus-Chile Blender Marinade
Prep: 5 mins
Cook: 0 mins
Difficulty: Easy
Servings: 4 Servings

This citrus-chile marinade was born out of a need to impress my friends (spoiler: It worked!). A large group of us were on vacation together, and it was my night to cook. What could I feed 12 people in a rental kitchen on a budget? The answer, of course, was tacos — and this easy marinade infused my flank steak with acid, heat, smoke, and a little sweetness. It made for a delicious meal that wowed absolutely everyone.

Ingredients

  • 1 small yellow onion
  • 1 canned chipotle en adobo
  • 1 tablespoon canned chipotle en adobo sauce
  • 1/2 cup orange juice (from 1 to 2 oranges)
  • 1/4 cup lime juice (from 2 to 3 limes)
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Coarsely chop 1 small yellow onion and place in a blender. Add 1 canned chipotle en adobo and 1 tablespoon of the sauce, 1/2 cup orange juice, 1/2 cup lime juice, and 4 garlic cloves. Blend until smooth. Taste and season with kosher salt and black pepper as needed.

Recipe Stats

  • Aug 04, 2026
  • Prep: 5 mins
  • Cook: 0 mins
  • Servings: 4 Servings
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