Description
Chicken Fajita Marinade – a delicious, flavorful and easy homemade chicken fajita marinade recipe that turns out perfectly every time!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon paprika (smoked paprika, if you can find it)
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder (smoked garlic powder, if you can find it)
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
- 3 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts*
Instructions
- Combine ingredients in a small bowl. Whisk to combine.
- Place chicken in a reusable silicone bag or glass container.
- Pour marinade over top and ensure chicken is fully coated.
- Seal and store in the refrigerator while the chicken marinates, at least 30 minutes.
- Remove chicken from marinade and cook however you wish, discard excess marinade.
Notes
- *Chicken: feel free to cut the chicken into tenders before marinating, if you are making chicken fajitas.
- Flavor Boost: feel free to add in some lime zest to really pump up the flavor!