Fajita Marinade

Fajita Marinade

A citrusy, smoky-spiced marinade that tenderizes chicken, beef, or shrimp for sizzling fajitas.

Total 10 min Makes 16 oz Calories 95/serving

Dietary

Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Dairy free, Nut free, Halal, Kosher

Allergens

Soy

This marinade blends lime and orange juice with garlic, cumin, and chili powder to deliver bright, smoky flavor and tender texture to grilled meats. It comes together in minutes with pantry staples and whisks straight into a resealable bag for easy marinating. Use it on chicken, steak, or shrimp before searing with peppers and onions for classic fajitas.

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 tablespoon honey

Method

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the lime juice, orange juice, olive oil, soy sauce, and honey until the honey dissolves.

  2. Add the minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, black pepper, salt, and cayenne, then whisk until fully combined.

  3. Pour the marinade into a resealable bag or airtight container and use immediately, or refrigerate for up to 5 days until ready to marinate meat.

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Fajita Marinade

This marinade blends lime and orange juice with garlic, cumin, and chili powder to deliver bright, smoky flavor and tender texture to grilled meats. It comes together in minutes with pantry staples and whisks straight into a resealable bag for easy marinating. Use it on chicken, steak, or shrimp before searing with peppers and onions for classic fajitas.

10 min 16 oz 95 cal

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 tablespoon honey

Method

  1. 1

    In a medium bowl, whisk together the lime juice, orange juice, olive oil, soy sauce, and honey until the honey dissolves.

  2. 2

    Add the minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, black pepper, salt, and cayenne, then whisk until fully combined.

  3. 3

    Pour the marinade into a resealable bag or airtight container and use immediately, or refrigerate for up to 5 days until ready to marinate meat.