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Fajita Marinade

Use this easy marinade to make either Chicken or Steak Fajitas! This flavorful blend of olive oil, pineapple juice, fresh lime juice, and seasonings delivers juicy, tender fajitas every time!

Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 6
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Mexican , Tex-Mex

Ingredients

  • ½ cup pineapple juice
  • 3 tbsp lime juice fresh squeezed
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 4-6 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp ground black pepper
  • ¼ tsp ground cumin
  • ½ tsp dried oregano
Chicken Fajitas
  • 3 lbs chicken breast boneless, skinless
Steak Fajitas
  • 3 lbs skirt steak

Instructions

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  1. Combine: In a large measuring cup combine the ingredients needed for the fajita marinade. Reserve 2 tbsp of the marinade for the vegetables. Set aside. 
  2. Prepare Meat: Clean up the meat being used, remove any excess fat.
  3. Marinate: Place the meat in a large dish or a plastic bag and pour the marinade over the top, covering the meat. 
  4. Chill: Seal and place in the refrigerator for 3-6 hours to marinate. 

Notes

  • Lime Juice: use fresh lime juice
  • Storage: marinade can be stored in a sealed container in the refrigerator up to 3 days before adding to meat. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 127kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 10g (3%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 895mg (37%) Potassium 218mg (6%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 1870IU (37%) Vitamin C 82mg (91%) Calcium 19mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories

% Daily Value*

Calories 127kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 10g 3%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 895mg 37%
Potassium 218mg 5%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 1870IU 37%
Vitamin C 82mg 91%
Calcium 19mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.