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Servings: 4

Fajita Marinade Recipe

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Whip up the best fajita marinade with lime, oil and fajita seasoning. Juicy grilled chicken, sizzling peppers & onions, and assembly tips.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Marinating Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes

Ingredients

For the Fajita Chicken:

  • 3 tablespoons homemade fajita seasoning divided
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 3-4 boneless skinless chicken breasts

For the Fajita Vegetables:

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 bell peppers cut into thin slices
  • 1 sweet onion cut into thin slices
  • 1 teaspoon homemade fajita seasoning
  • 1 fresh lime cut into wedges for spritzing

Assembling the Fajitas:

  • 10-12 flour tortillas

Instructions

For the Grilled Fajita Chicken:

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the fajita seasoning, lime juice and vegetable oil. Set aside.
  • Using a meat tenderizer, pound into uniform thickness, approximately 1/2 inch. Add the chicken to the marinade. Cover and chill for 1-12 hours.
  • Heat the grill to medium-high heat, clean and oil the grates.
  • Remove the chicken from the marinade, discarding the leftover marinade, and add the chicken to indirect heat on the grill. Cook for 7-8 minutes on each side. Cooking time will vary based on thickness of chicken. Internal temperature should be 165°F. Continue to flip every 2-3 minutes until it reaches the desired temperature. Remove and allow to rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
  • Slice chicken against the grain into thin strips. Set aside.

For the Fajita Vegetables:

  • If preparing the vegetables indoors, heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the vegetable oil. Add the cut bell peppers and onion. Cook for 10-12 minutes, or until vegetables are soft. Toss with the fajita seasoning and spritz with fresh lime wedges.
  • If preparing the vegetables on the grill, use a grill basket. Toss the vegetables in the vegetable oil and then add to the basket. Toss every 2-3 minutes to get evenly cooked until soft, but still snappy. Remove and toss in the fajita seasoning and fresh lime.
  • Top each tortilla with a few slices of chicken, vegetables and top with your favorite fajitas toppings.
  • If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comment or star ratings.

Notes

Storage

  • Marinade: mix up to 3 days ahead (refrigerated).
  • Cooked chicken/veg: refrigerate 3–4 days; reheat gently in a skillet with a splash of water or lime.
  • Freeze: marinate chicken in a freezer bag, freeze up to 2 months; thaw overnight, then cook.

Nutrition

Calories: 522kcal, Carbohydrates: 51g, Protein: 26g, Fat: 24g, Saturated Fat: 7g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g, Monounsaturated Fat: 9g, Trans Fat: 2g, Cholesterol: 54mg, Sodium: 814mg, Potassium: 666mg, Fiber: 6g, Sugar: 10g, Vitamin A: 2083IU, Vitamin C: 91mg, Calcium: 142mg, Iron: 4mg