Easy Chicken Fajita Marinade Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Chicken Breast Recipes. (Easy Chicken Fajita Marinade Recipe). 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.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 20 mins

Additional: 4hrs

Total: 4hrs35 mins

Servings: 10

Yield: 10 servings

Easy Chicken Fajita Marinade Recipe

Ingredients

½ cup vegetable oil

2 tablespoons chili powder

2 tablespoons lime juice

2 tablespoons honey

2 tablespoons garlic powder

½ teaspoon paprika

½ teaspoon ground black pepper

3 pounds skinless

boneless chicken breasts

cut into strips

Dinner

Directions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.

Step 3

Remove chicken strips from marinade; discard used marinade.

Step 4

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.

Nutritional Information

Easy Chicken Fajita Marinade Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:10

Calories: 259.8

% Daily Value *

Protein: 27g 54%

Carbohydrates: 5.9g 2%

Dietary Fiber: 0.8g 3%

Sugars: 4g

Fat: 14.1g 22%

Saturated Fat: 2.3g 11%

Cholesterol: 70.3mg 23%

Vitamin A Iu: 550.3IU 11%

Niacin Equivalents: 13.1mg 101%

Vitamin B6: 0.4mg 26%

Vitamin C: 2.4mg 4%

Folate: 4.9mcg 1%

Calcium: 19mg 2%

Iron: 1.2mg 6%

Magnesium: 26.3mg 9%

Potassium: 229.3mg 6%

Sodium: 74.3mg 3%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 5%

Calories From Fat: 126.6

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.