Fajita Chicken Marinade
This delicious fajita chicken marinade is a perfect blend of flavor that makes any chicken dish burst with delicious taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: grilling, baking, pan-searing
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: gluten-free
Ingredients
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- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, honey, and cilantro.
- Place chicken in a resealable bag or shallow dish and pour marinade over chicken.
- Seal the bag or cover the dish, and marinate for at least 1 hour, or overnight for best flavor.
- Remove chicken from marinade and cook as desired.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add cayenne pepper to the marinade.
- Marinating overnight will enhance the flavor significantly.
- This marinade works well with beef and shrimp as well.
Find it online: https://cookeasenow.com/fajita-chicken-marinade/