Chicken Fajita Marinade Recipe
Chicken Fajita Marinade - a delicious, flavorful and easy homemade chicken fajita marinade recipe that turns out perfectly every time!
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 3 teaspoons chili powder
- 3 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon paprika or smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder or smoked garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts*
Instructions
- Make Marinade: In a small bowl, add 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 1 tablespoon lime juice, 3 teaspoons chili powder, 3 teaspoons ground cumin, 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves, ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, and ⅛ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper. Whisk to combine.
- Marinate Chicken: Place 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts* 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.
- Cook Chicken: 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!
Nutrition
Calories: 120kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 516mg | Potassium: 257mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 391IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg
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