How to Make Easy Chicken Fajita Marinade - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a simple and delicious way to spice up your chicken fajitas, this easy chicken fajita marinade is the perfect solution. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful marinade that will take your fajitas to the next level.

Marinating the chicken before cooking is a great way to infuse it with flavor and ensure that it stays juicy and tender. This marinade combines the perfect blend of spices, herbs, and acidic ingredients to create a mouthwatering...

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 3 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into strips

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 4 hrs
  • Total Time: 4 hrs 35 mins
  • Servings: 10

  • Whisk vegetable oil, chili powder, lime juice, honey, garlic powder, paprika, and black pepper together in a medium bowl until well combined.
  • Place chicken strips in a large resealable plastic bag. Pour in marinade and knead to coat; squeeze out excess air, seal bag, and marinate in the refrigerator for 4 hours to overnight.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Remove chicken strips from marinade; discard any unused marinade.
  • Cook chicken on the preheated grill until browned on all sides and chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 10 minutes per side. An instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the thickest piece should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
  • Nutrition

    260 cal.

    • Total Fat: 14g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 70mg
    • Sodium: 74mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 6g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 27g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 19mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 229mg