Chicken Fajita Marinade
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
1 min
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Additional Time
30 mins
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Total Time
41 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
141 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Chicken Fajita Marinade
Description
The marinade consists of olive oil for moisture and fat, lime juice and water to add acidity and dilute flavors, and sugar and kosher salt to season and balance the taste profile. Ground spices including cumin, smoked paprika, onion powder, and chili powder provide warm, smoky, and slightly spicy notes. Fresh minced garlic adds pungency, while black pepper offers mild heat. The ingredients are combined until blended and then tossed with sliced chicken breast or thighs along with sliced bell peppers and onions.
The chicken should marinate at least 30 minutes and up to 8 hours to absorb flavors and improve tenderness. This preparation is ideal for cooking fajitas on a grill, stovetop, or broiler, ensuring coated chicken hits the pan with a flavorful crust and juicy interior.
The recipe is specific to the marinade but includes vegetable slices with the chicken to allow simultaneous marinating and cooking, integrating flavors throughout the meal. A balanced blend of smoky, tangy, and mild heat components makes this marinade versatile for home fajita dishes.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ⅓ cup lime juice
- ¼ cup water
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon cumin ground
- 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 black pepper
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
Show DetailsNutrition 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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