5 from 81 votes
Fajita Marinade
This Fajita Marinade combines lime juice, soy sauce, olive oil, and spices including garlic, cayenne, and liquid smoke to infuse meat with vibrant, smoky, and tangy flavors. It's designed to marinate chicken, pork, or beef and is best left for several hours to deepen the taste. Fresh cilantro adds a bright herbal note that complements the bold seasoning.
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 garlic minced
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon liquid smoke
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons cilantro chopped
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
- Store leftover marinade in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to one week or freeze for up to one month.
- Discard any marinade that has come into contact with raw meat to prevent cross-contamination.
- Use approximately ½ cup of marinade per 1 pound of meat for best flavor coverage.
- Marinate meat for at least 2 hours, ideally 6-8 hours, in the refrigerator for optimal tenderness and flavor.
- Before cooking, allow marinated meat to rest at room temperature for 20-30 minutes for even cooking.
- Recommended meats include boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, skirt steak, and flank steak.
- Enhance flavor further with complementary fajita seasoning and serve with traditional toppings such as salsa, avocado, cheese, Pico de Gallo, sour cream, and guacamole inside tortillas.
Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1 Serving
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.