5.0 from 6 votes
Fajita Chicken Marinade
We love this easy Fajita Chicken Marinade. It makes the most flavorful chicken fajitas that taste better than at a restaurant.
Prep Time
45 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Let Sit
10 mins
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 333 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pound chicken breasts
- 1 large red onion sliced
- 2 bell peppers sliced
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
For the Marinade:
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1 lime juiced
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 Tablespoons honey
- 1 Tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 Tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Pound the chicken breasts until they are approximately 1/2 inch thick.
- Add all the marinade ingredients to a mixing bowl. Whisk the ingredients together until fully combined.
- Place the chicken breasts in a ziplock bag and place the sliced peppers and onions in a separate bag.
- Pour part of the marinade over the pepper and onions until they are fully coated with the marinade.
- Pour the remaining marinade over the chicken.
- Let the chicken, peppers and onions marinade for at least 30 minutes or up to 8 hours (overnight).
- Preheat a grill over medium high heat (approximately 350 degrees Fahrenheit) and rub the grill grates with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil.
- While the grill is preheating, cook the peppers and onions. Heat the remaining olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
- Add in the marinated peppers and onions. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 8-10 minutes until the vegetables start to brown.
- Add a small amount of water to the pan and continue to cook for 3-4 more minutes until the water cookies off and the vegetables are tender. Remove from heat.
- Place the chicken on the grill. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Be careful not to overcook.
- Remove from heat, let the chicken sit for at least 10 minutes.
- Slice the chicken. Serve with the peppers and onions and enjoy!
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Notes
- Refrigerate the leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Information
Calories
333kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
14g
(5%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
13g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
73mg
(24%)
Sodium
180mg
(8%)
Potassium
626mg
(18%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
2238IU
(45%)
Vitamin C
57mg
(63%)
Calcium
30mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 333
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 333kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 73mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 180mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 626mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 2238IU | 45% |
| Vitamin C | 57mg | 63% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.