5.0 from 81 votes
Fajita Marinade
Add a zesty citrus kick to your favorite protein with this perfectly spiced sweet and savory fajita marinade!
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Calories: 288 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- ¼ cup lime juice
- ⅓ cup water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon liquid smoke
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Whisk all ingredients and refrigerate until ready to use. Marinate chicken, pork, or beef in the marinade for at least two hours, or up to overnight.
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Notes
- Recipe tips.
- Store fresh fajita marinade in an airtight container or jar and refrigerate for up to a week, or freeze for up to 1 month. Discard any used marinade.
- Our favorite meat to use includes boneless, skinless chicken breasts or chicken thighs, skirt steak, and flank steak. Using about ½ cup of marinade for every 1 pound of meat is a great ratio to use.
- Ideally, the meat should sit for 6-8 hours in the fridge. Let the meat stand at room temperature for about 20-30 minutes before cooking.
- Add flavor with our Fajita Seasoning. It includes spices like cumin and chili powder, which pack an extra punch!
- Serve in flour or corn tortillas and include toppings: Homemade Salsa, diced avocado, cheese, Pico de Gallo, sour cream, and Guacamole.
Nutrition Information
Calories
288kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
28g
(43%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
20g
Sodium
3009mg
(125%)
Potassium
167mg
(5%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
507IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
22mg
(24%)
Calcium
36mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 288
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 288kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 20g | 100% |
| Sodium | 3009mg | 125% |
| Potassium | 167mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 507IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 22mg | 24% |
| Calcium | 36mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.