Easy Chicken Fajita Marinade

9 Reviews

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 20 min
Ready In: 4 hr 35 min

“This is a simple fajita marinade that has been bounced around in my family for at least 15 years. It's simple, tasty, easily altered for a twist on the taste, and can be easily prepared in under 15 minutes. Serve with other fajita elements and enjoy! Some ideas: sauteed green bell pepper with white or yellow onions, jalapeno slaw, homemade salsa (tomato or mango), etc.” - by jmcdaneld

Ingredients

1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
3 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into strips

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Original recipe yields 10 servings

Directions

Whisk vegetable oil, chili powder, lime juice, honey, garlic powder, paprika, and black pepper in a bowl to make a marinade. Place chicken strips into a large resealable plastic bag; pour marinade over chicken. Knead bag to coat chicken with marinade. Squeeze out air, seal bag, and refrigerate 4 hours to overnight.
Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
Remove chicken strips from marinade; discard used marinade.
Grill chicken on preheated grill until browned, the juices run clear, and an instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the thickest piece reads at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C), about 10 minutes per side.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (10 total)

Calories
260 cal
13%

Fat
14.1 g
22%

Carbs
5.9 g
2%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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Kemerick423

Feb. 27, 2013

"Absolutely loved this! I added a little ground cumin simply because I like it but I'm sure the marinade will be perfect without it. I had my family over for chicken fajitas and everyone loved the flav..." See moreor! I actually baked the chicken and used some of the marinade for the vegetables then added the chicken to the vegetables and served it together. Very good and very easy!!!"

jrbaker

Feb. 20, 2013

"My whole family enjoyed the fajitas. This marinade is wonderfully simple, but very flavorful. Yum!..." See more"

2peas66

Apr. 8, 2013

"Easy. Fast. Delicious. We all liked this recipe and will definitely make it again. Perfect for my husband who avoids salt though I needed to add some to my portion. Thanks! Also made Bob Cody's Guaca..." See moremole recipe on this site. WONDERFUL combination!"

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