Easy Chicken Fajita Marinade
Easy Chicken Fajita Marinade delivers punchy lime, gentle sweetness from honey, and warm chili spice that soaks deep into chicken strips for juicy, bold flavor off the grill. It’s tangy, a little smoky, and balanced with garlic and paprika—perfect for weeknight fajitas or a casual cookout with plenty of peppers, onions, and tortillas on the side.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves10
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Gather the ingredients.
- 2
Whisk vegetable oil, chili powder, lime juice, honey, garlic powder, paprika, and black pepper in a medium bowl until fully combined.
- 3
Place the chicken strips in a large resealable plastic bag. Pour in the marinade and knead to coat; press out excess air, seal the bag, and marinate in the refrigerator for 4 hours to overnight.
- 4
Preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Remove the chicken strips from the marinade; discard any leftover marinade.
- 5
Grill the chicken on the preheated grill until browned on all sides and no longer pink in the center, about 10 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest piece should register at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
- Calories 258.62 kcal Moderate
- Protein 32.19 g Good Source
- Carbs 5.06 g Moderate
- Total Fat 12.72 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 1.56 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 84.37 mg High
- Sodium 66.85 mg Low Source
- Fiber 0.17 g Low Source
- Sugar 3.32 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 1.65 mg Low Source
- Iron 0.95 mg Low Source
- Potassium 14.09 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 0.69 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 2.8 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Easy Chicken Fajita Marinade is a Tex Mex side dish recipe made with 8 ingredients. It takes about 35 mins, serves 10, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Chicken Breast, Chili Powder, and Garlic Powder. Each serving provides about 258.62 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Easy Chicken Fajita Marinade?
- It is a Tex-Mex recipe made with 8 ingredients, usually served for side dish.
- What is Easy Chicken Fajita Marinade made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Chicken Breast, Chili Powder, Garlic Powder, Honey. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Easy Chicken Fajita Marinade?
- About 35 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 258.62 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Easy Chicken Fajita Marinade easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 5 steps.
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