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Easy Chicken Fajita Marinade Recipe
Easy chicken fajita marinade has been a family favorite for over 15 years, creating incredibly tasty, easily prepared chicken that's perfect for weeknight dinners. This simple marinade uses pantry staples to create complex flavors that penetrate the chicken for maximum taste impact. The tried-and-true combination of ingredients ensures perfectly seasoned fajita chicken every single time.
This simple chicken fajita marinade has been bounced around in my family for at least 15 years. It’s tasty, easily altered for taste, and made in under 15 minutes. Serve the chicken with other fajita elements such as sautéed green bell pepper, onions, jalapeño slaw, homemade tomato or mango salsa, etc.
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
4 hrs
Total Time:
4 hrs 35 mins
Servings:
10
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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
Directions
Gather the ingredients.
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Whisk vegetable oil, chili powder, lime juice, honey, garlic powder, paprika, and black pepper together in a medium bowl until well combined.
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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.
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Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Remove chicken strips from marinade; discard any unused marinade.
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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).
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Cook’s Note
Feel free to experiment with other spices and the amount of lime juice and honey, or try tossing in 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper for an extra kick of flavor.
You can use minced fresh garlic instead of garlic powder.
Editor’s Note:
The nutrition data for this recipe includes information for the full amount of the marinade ingredients. Depending on marinating time, ingredients, cooking method, etc., the actual amount of the marinade consumed will vary.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 260 | Calories |
| 14g | Fat |
| 6g | Carbs |
| 27g | Protein |
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| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 10 | |
| Calories 260 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 14g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat 2g | 12% |
| Cholesterol 70mg | 23% |
| Sodium 74mg | 3% |
| Total Carbohydrate 6g | 2% |
| Dietary Fiber 1g | 3% |
| Total Sugars 4g | |
| Protein 27g | 54% |
| Vitamin C 2mg | 3% |
| Calcium 19mg | 1% |
| Iron 1mg | 7% |
| Potassium 229mg | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
