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Chicken Fajita Marinade

A flavorful marinade perfect for chicken fajitas, combining spices and citrus for a zesty kick.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Condiment, Marinade
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Marinade Ingredients
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Method
 

Prepare the Marinade
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, lime juice, soy sauce, and honey.
  2. Add ground cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Whisk the ingredients together until well combined.
Marinate the Chicken
  1. Place chicken in a resealable plastic bag or shallow dish.
  2. Pour the marinade over the chicken, ensuring it is well coated.
  3. Seal the bag or cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours for best results.

Nutrition

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

Notes

For an extra kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the marinade.

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