Description
A bold and smoky Mexican-inspired marinade that infuses chicken with vibrant flavors of lime, garlic, and a blend of spices, perfect for preparing juicy chicken fajitas with peppers and onions.
Ingredients
Marinade Ingredients
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp cumin
- ½ tsp oregano
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Combine liquids: In a medium bowl, whisk together the olive oil and lime juice until well blended to create the base of the marinade.
- Add spices: Stir in the minced garlic, chili powder, paprika, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly to combine all the ingredients evenly.
- Marinate chicken: Place the chicken pieces in a shallow dish or resealable bag. Pour the marinade over the chicken, ensuring all pieces are evenly coated.
- Refrigerate: Cover the dish or seal the bag and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, ideally 2 to 4 hours, allowing the flavors to penetrate the meat.
- Cook chicken: Remove the chicken from the marinade and cook it with sliced peppers and onions either on a grill or in a skillet until fully cooked and slightly charred for fajitas.
- Serve: Serve the cooked chicken and vegetables with warm tortillas, adding fresh cilantro if desired.
Notes
- Best used for grilled or skillet-cooked chicken to achieve a smoky, charred flavor.
- Adding fresh cilantro after cooking enhances freshness and aroma.
- This marinade works great for chicken wraps or tacos as well.
- Do not marinate chicken for more than 4 hours to avoid texture breakdown.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Marinade
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
