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Fajita Marinade

A zesty and flavorful marinade perfect for enhancing the taste of chicken, beef, or vegetables for fajitas.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish, Marinade
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Marinade Ingredients
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional for heat

Method
 

Prepare the Marinade
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, lime juice, soy sauce, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
  2. Whisk the ingredients together until well combined.
  3. Use immediately or store in the refrigerator for up to 2 days before use.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 2gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 50mgVitamin C: 5mg

Notes

This marinade works best when allowed to marinate for at least 30 minutes, but can be left for up to 24 hours for deeper flavor.

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