4.75 from 4 votes

Fajita Chicken Marinade

By: Julia Pacheco
Fajita Chicken Marinade packs chicken with smoky, zesty flavor for quick, sizzling fajitas any night of the week.
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 25 minutes
Total: 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
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Ingredients 

  • 1 ½ lbs chicken breast
  • 4 tbs olive oil
  • 1 tbs minced garlic
  • 1 lime juiced
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 tbs paprika
  • ½ tbs chili powder
  • 1 tbs onion powder
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp brown sugar
  • ½ tsp cumin
  • ½ tsp cayenne
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • ½ tsp salt

Instructions 

  • Place all of the ingredients into a large bowl or ziplock bag make sure the chicken is coated well in the marinade. Refrigerate for 2-24 hours.
  • Bake on 425 for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked. (You can also grill the chicken)

Nutrition

Calories: 347kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 510mg | Potassium: 752mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1335IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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About Julia Pacheco

Hello, I’m Julia Pacheco, and I’m so glad you’re here! I’m a published cookbook author with a passion for creating delicious, budget-friendly meals. My blog focuses on recipes that are accessible and enjoyable, because I truly believe in the power of food to heal, inspire, and bring people together. From early lessons in the kitchen with my mom to navigating life on WIC and food stamps, I’ve learned the value of making every meal count. Cooking has been my creative outlet, a way to connect with others, and it even helped me land my dream job.

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2 Comments

  1. Vicki Johnson says:

    5 stars
    Julia and her recipes are a God send in these tuff economic times. Her recipes are easy and delicious, and are saving us hundreds of dollars a month. Thank you Julia!

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  2. Kimberly says:

    Thanks for this great fajita marinade recipe! We tried it for the first time today and loved it. This is going to be our new go-to recipe for Tex-Mex chicken to use in fajitas, tacos, burrito bowls, taco salads, quesadillas, and everything else we can think of.

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