Chicken Fajita Marinade

Name: Chicken Fajita Marinade
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 min
Total time: 41 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¼ cup olive oil; ⅓ cup lime juice; ¼ cup water; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt; ¼ teaspoon ground cumin; 2 cloves garlic; 1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1-2 tablespoons chili powder; 1/4 teaspoon pepper

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
41 mins
Servings
4 servings
Calories
141 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Mexican

Chicken Fajita Marinade

Benson Pickett

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This chicken fajita marinade is a blend of olive oil, lime juice and spices, all mixed together to form the perfect flavoring for zesty fajitas. You can also use this marinade to make Mexican style chicken for burritos, nachos, tacos and more!

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Ingredients

Servings

¼ cup olive oil
⅓ cup lime juice
¼ cup water
1 teaspoon sugar
1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
2 cloves garlic minced
1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika
1 teaspoon onion powder
1-2 tablespoons chili powder depending on the heat level of your chili powder. I use a mild chili powder so I do the full 2 tablespoons.
1/4 teaspoon pepper

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Instructions

Place the olive oil, lime juice, water, sugar, kosher salt, cumin, garlic, smoked paprika, onion powder, chili powder and pepper in a bowl.
Stir to combine.
Add 1 pound of sliced chicken, 1 1/2 cups sliced bell peppers and 1/2 cup sliced onions to the bowl and toss to coat.
Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes or up to 8 hours.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 141kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Sodium 762mg (32%) Potassium 80mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 962IU (19%) Vitamin C 7mg (8%) Calcium 12mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 141 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	141kcal	7%
Carbohydrates	5g	2%
Protein	1g	2%
Fat	14g	22%
Saturated Fat	2g	10%
Sodium	762mg	32%
Potassium	80mg	2%
Fiber	1g	4%
Sugar	2g	4%
Vitamin A	962IU	19%
Vitamin C	7mg	8%
Calcium	12mg	1%
Iron	1mg	6%