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Chicken Fajita Marinade

A zesty and flavorful marinade perfect for chicken fajitas, enhancing the taste with a blend of spices and citrus.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish, Marinade
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Marinade Ingredients
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional for extra heat
  • 1 tablespoon honey optional for sweetness

Method
 

Prepare the Marinade
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, lime juice, minced garlic, cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and honey.
  2. Whisk the ingredients together until well blended.
  3. Place the chicken in a resealable plastic bag or a shallow dish and pour the marinade over it.
  4. Seal the bag or cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours for best flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 1gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 1gVitamin C: 5mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, marinate the chicken overnight. This marinade can also be used for beef or shrimp fajitas.

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