Best 6 Basic Fajita Marinade Recipes
Fajitas are a popular Mexican dish that consists of grilled meat, typically chicken, beef, or shrimp, served with tortillas, salsa, guacamole, sour cream, and various other toppings. The meat is marinated in a flavorful blend of spices and herbs before being grilled, resulting in a tender and juicy dish. This article provides three delicious fajita marinade recipes: a classic fajita marinade, a spicy fajita marinade, and a citrusy fajita marinade. Each marinade is easy to make and can be used to create mouthwatering fajitas that are perfect for a casual meal or a special occasion.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
EASY CHICKEN FAJITA MARINADE
This is a simple fajita marinade that has been bounced around in my family for at least 15 years. It's simple, tasty, easily altered for a twist on the taste, and can be easily prepared in under 15 minutes. Serve with other fajita elements and enjoy! Some ideas: sauteed green bell pepper with white or yellow onions, jalapeno slaw, homemade salsa (tomato or mango), etc.
Provided by jmcdaneld
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Marinade Recipes
Time 4h35m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Whisk vegetable oil, chili powder, lime juice, honey, garlic powder, paprika, and black pepper in a bowl to make a marinade. Place chicken strips into a large resealable plastic bag; pour marinade over chicken. Knead bag to coat chicken with marinade. Squeeze out air, seal bag, and refrigerate 4 hours to overnight.
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
- Remove chicken strips from marinade; discard used marinade.
- Grill chicken on preheated grill until browned, the juices run clear, and an instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the thickest piece reads at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C), about 10 minutes per side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 259.8 calories, Carbohydrate 5.9 g, Cholesterol 70.3 mg, Fat 14.1 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 74.3 mg, Sugar 4 g
FAJITA MARINADE
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Steps:
- Gather the ingredients.
- Season the meat with kosher salt on both sides. Use about 1/2 teaspoon per pound of meat, or about as much as you would add at the table if the meat were served unseasoned. Place in the refrigerator for at least two hours, or overnight.
- When the meat has finished dry-brining, prepare the marinade. Place a large zip-top bag into a bowl and fold the edges of the bag over the edges of the bowl. Add all remaining ingredients and stir to combine.
- Place the steak in the bag and coat it with the marinade. Seal the bag most of the way, squeeze out as much air as you can, then fully seal. Place in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
- Grill or pan sear to your desired temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 14 kcal, Carbohydrate 3 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 189 mg, Sugar 2 g, Fat 0 g, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
EASY CHICKEN FAJITAS
Need a simple, vibrant midweek meal the family will love? Put together these easy chicken fajitas and people can create their own masterpieces at the table
Provided by Member recipe by Steven Morris
Categories Dinner, Main course, Supper
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6 and wrap 6 medium tortillas in foil.
- Mix 1 heaped tbsp smoked paprika, 1 tbsp ground coriander, a pinch of ground cumin, 2 crushed garlic cloves, 4 tbsp olive oil, the juice of 1 lime and 4-5 drops Tabasco together in a bowl with a big pinch each of salt and pepper.
- Stir 2 finely sliced chicken breasts, 1 finely sliced red onion, 1 sliced red pepper and 1 finely sliced red chilli, if using, into the marinade.
- Heat a griddle pan until smoking hot and add the chicken and marinade to the pan.
- Keep everything moving over a high heat for about 5 mins using tongs until you get a nice charred effect. If your griddle pan is small you may need to do this in two batches.
- To check the chicken is cooked, find the thickest part and tear in half - if any part is still raw cook until done.
- Put the tortillas in the oven to heat up and serve with the cooked chicken, a bag of mixed salad and one 230g tub of fresh salsa.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 723 calories, Fat 26 grams fat, SaturatedFat 6 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 77 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 12 grams sugar, Fiber 11 grams fiber, Protein 39 grams protein, Sodium 2.48 milligram of sodium
FAJITA MARINADE I
Delicious fajita marinade made with lime juice, olive oil, and soy sauce, and spiced up with cayenne and black pepper. Makes enough marinade for 2 pounds of meat.
Provided by Robbie Rice
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Marinade Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large resealable plastic bag, mix together the lime juice, water, olive oil, garlic, soy sauce, salt, and liquid smoke flavoring. Stir in cayenne and black pepper.
- Place desired meat in the marinade, and refrigerate at least 2 hours, or overnight. Cook as desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 18.9 calories, Carbohydrate 0.7 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1.8 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 183.1 mg, Sugar 0.1 g
BASIC FAJITA MARINADE
Make and share this Basic Fajita Marinade recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Dancer
Categories < 15 Mins
Time 5m
Yield 1 c.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a blender, whirl garlic, soy sauce, and red wine vinegar until smooth.
- With blender running, pour in olive oil slowly to make an emulsified marinade.
EASY FAJITA MARINADE
I use this for beef or chicken. It's best to let the meat sit at least 8 hours. This is mild, so if your prefer spice, you can add some jalapenos or hot sauce.
Provided by Megans Mommy
Categories < 15 Mins
Time 10m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Put all the ingredients in a large Ziploc bag.
- Add the meat.
- Marinade 8 hours or overnight.
- Remove meat from marinade and cook.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 68.3, Fat 6.9, SaturatedFat 0.9, Sodium 69.1, Carbohydrate 2, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 0.5, Protein 0.4
Tips:
- For a more flavorful marinade, use freshly squeezed lime juice instead of bottled lime juice.
- If you don't have any cumin, you can substitute chili powder or paprika.
- To make a spicier marinade, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes.
- If you want a sweeter marinade, add a tablespoon of honey or agave nectar.
- Make sure to marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes, but no longer than 24 hours.
- If you're short on time, you can marinate the chicken for just 15 minutes.
- Be sure to shake the marinade bag or container occasionally to ensure that the chicken is evenly coated.
- When cooking the chicken, make sure to grill or pan-fry it over medium heat to prevent it from drying out.
- Serve the chicken fajitas with your favorite toppings, such as shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, sour cream, and guacamole.
Conclusion:
This basic fajita marinade is a great way to add flavor to your chicken. It's easy to make and can be used for both grilled and pan-fried chicken. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious and flavorful marinade that will make your chicken fajitas a hit at your next party or gathering.
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