Best 14 Fajita Marinade Recipes
Fajitas are a delicious and versatile dish that can be made with a variety of ingredients. The key to a great fajita is the marinade, which infuses the meat with flavor and makes it tender. There are many different fajita marinade recipes available, each with its own unique blend of spices and herbs. Whether you prefer a classic fajita marinade or something with a more unique flavor, you're sure to find a recipe that you'll love. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious marinade that will take your fajitas to the next level.
Here are our top 14 tried and tested recipes!
FAJITA MARINADE I
Delicious fajita marinade made with lime juice, olive oil, and soy sauce, and spiced up with cayenne and black pepper. Makes enough marinade for 2 pounds of meat.
Provided by Robbie Rice
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Marinade Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large resealable plastic bag, mix together the lime juice, water, olive oil, garlic, soy sauce, salt, and liquid smoke flavoring. Stir in cayenne and black pepper.
- Place desired meat in the marinade, and refrigerate at least 2 hours, or overnight. Cook as desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 18.9 calories, Carbohydrate 0.7 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1.8 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 183.1 mg, Sugar 0.1 g
TO-DIE-FOR CHICKEN FAJITA MARINADE
Great marinade for chicken fajitas on the outdoor grill or the George Foreman. Smells great! Update: volume of oil for the marinade has been reduced.
Provided by londongavchick
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 1h
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Mix first seven ingredients and pour into ziplock bag with chicken breasts.
- Marinade for 1/2 to a few hours but chicken is overpowered by the lime juice if left too long.
- Grill each breast until no longer pink in the middle--about 6 minutes on each side for the George Foreman.
- Remove from grill and wrap in aluminum foil.
- Let rest for ten minutes before slicing.
- Serve with tortillas, sauteed onions and peppers.
BEEF FAJITA MARINADE
This tasty marinade, featuring lime, tequila, and cumin is the perfect way to create a memorable meal!
Provided by Olivia
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Marinade Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Whisk together lime juice, tequila, garlic, cilantro, oregano, cumin, and pepper in a bowl.
- To use the marinade, pour into a resealable bag, and add 1 to 1 1/2 pounds of flank steak. Press the air out of the bag and seal tightly. Marinate in the refrigerator 8 to 24 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 46.9 calories, Carbohydrate 3.3 g, Fat 0.3 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 0.5 g, Sodium 3.2 mg, Sugar 0.4 g
DELICIOUS FAJITA MARINADE
Found this on bhg.com and the publisher was "maggiea". DS is addicted to A1 steak sauce, so we wanted fajitas last night and this marinade was very tasty. If you like saucy fajita meat, then this is for you. Prep time is the 2 hour marinade time.
Provided by Chippie1
Categories Meat
Time 2h10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients, mixing well.
- Marinade 1 1/2lbs Beef or Chicken for at least 2 hours.
- Cook as desired on outside grill, stovetop saute pan, or you can even cook them on the George Foreman grill.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 69, Fat 7.2, SaturatedFat 0.9, Sodium 880.4, Carbohydrate 1.4, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.2, Protein 0.4
FAJITA MARINADE
A great fajita marinade for chicken or beef! This is intended to be enough to marinate 4 chicken breasts.
Provided by Kitkat
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Marinade Recipes
Time 10m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Whisk lime juice, olive oil, water, vinegar, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, chili powder, beef bouillon paste, cumin, oregano, pepper, and onion powder together in a bowl.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 131.8 calories, Carbohydrate 3 g, Fat 13.7 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 0.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 182.4 mg, Sugar 0.7 g
COCA-COLA STEAK FAJITA MARINADE
Took a look at some recipes and created my own based on my tastes. I added the Coke 'cause I heard of the idea once at a carniceria here in Tucson. First time I've tried it! :)
Provided by Diamond Girl
Categories Mexican
Time 15m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- I mix all of my ingredients in a bowl and pour over the meat in a shallow dish. (You can also combine the ingredients in a large resealable bag.).
- Refrigerate overnight, turning meat occasionally.
- Grill it up! (or give it to your awesome husband to grill lol).
DELICIOUS CHICKEN FAJITA MARINADE
Delicious fajita marinade for chicken or beef. Makes enough marinade for about 2 pounds of meat. Try it with shrimp too, just reduce the marinade time from 2 hours to 30 minutes.
Provided by SandraJ
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Marinade Recipes
Time 10m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Whisk cilantro, orange juice, olive oil, lime juice, garlic, salt, cayenne pepper, cumin, and black pepper together in a bowl.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 93.4 calories, Carbohydrate 3.5 g, Fat 9.1 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 0.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 195.9 mg, Sugar 1.4 g
FAJITA MARINADE III
This outstanding marinade is great with chicken or beef flank and skirt. Fajitas never tasted better!
Provided by RASTARR
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Marinade Recipes
Time P1DT20m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, mix together vegetable oil, lemon juice, green onion, rosemary, thyme, oregano and garlic. Place beef or chicken in the marinade. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator approximately 24 hours before grilling as desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 247.8 calories, Carbohydrate 2.1 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 27.3 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 0.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 0.4 mg, Sugar 0.5 g
TANGY FAJITA MARINADE
This is the best marinade I have ever tasted. It is my mother-in-law's recipe. We love it. Marinate your meat at least four hours. This recipe makes enough for two steaks.
Provided by Bella
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Marinade Recipes
Time 5m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Whisk together the pineapple juice, soy sauce, lime juice, cumin, and garlic in a small bowl.
- Marinate up to 2 pounds of meat in the marinade for at least 4 hours before using.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 36.3 calories, Carbohydrate 7.6 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.6 g, Sodium 1204.1 mg, Sugar 4.6 g
BASIC FAJITA MARINADE
Make and share this Basic Fajita Marinade recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Dancer
Categories < 15 Mins
Time 5m
Yield 1 c.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a blender, whirl garlic, soy sauce, and red wine vinegar until smooth.
- With blender running, pour in olive oil slowly to make an emulsified marinade.
EASY CHICKEN FAJITA MARINADE
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.
Provided by jmcdaneld
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Marinade Recipes
Time 4h35m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 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.
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
- Remove chicken strips from marinade; discard used marinade.
- 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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 259.8 calories, Carbohydrate 5.9 g, Cholesterol 70.3 mg, Fat 14.1 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 74.3 mg, Sugar 4 g
FAJITA MARINADE II
This works great for camping or with large crowds. Saute onions, red peppers and green peppers to mix with the grilled marinated flank steak. It works with chicken, too!
Provided by NITA418
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Marinade Recipes
Time 6h15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large bowl, mix vegetable oil, distilled white vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, water, fresh lemon juice, fresh lime juice, ground black pepper and garlic powder. Place flank steak strips in the mixture. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator at least 6 hours before grilling as desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 256.8 calories, Carbohydrate 2.5 g, Cholesterol 46.5 mg, Fat 16.2 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 24.1 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 145 mg, Sugar 1 g
FLANK STEAK IN FAJITA MARINADE
Found on-line at Land O Lakes. Marinating the beef simply seals in the great flavors, both spicy and cool, in these steak fajitas. This requires a 4 hour marinading time, not included in prep/cook time. Posting for Culinary Quest 2015.
Provided by Lynn Dine
Categories Steaks and Chops
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. Combine all marinade ingredients in large resealable plastic food bag; add flank steak. Tightly seal bag. Turn bag several times to coat steak well. Place into 13x9-inch pan. Refrigerate, turning occasionally, at least 4 hours or overnight.
- 2. Heat gas grill to medium or charcoal grill until coals are ash white. Remove steak from marinade; discard marinade. Place steak onto grill. Grill, turning once, until desired doneness (10 to 12 minutes). Place onto cutting board; slice across grain into 1/4-inch slices.
- 3. Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon oil in 8-inch skillet; add green pepper and onion. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are crisply tender (6 to 8 minutes).
- 4. To serve, place steak slices and vegetables in center of each tortilla; top with sour cream and guacamole, if desired.
CHICKEN FAJITA MARINADE
This is a great chicken fajita marinade!
Provided by Olivia
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Marinade Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- To prepare the marinade, stir together beer, lime juice, olive oil, garlic, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, cilantro, cumin, and salt; mix well.
- To use marinade, pour into a resealable plastic bag, add up to 1 1/2 pounds of chicken breast, and mix until chicken is well coated. Marinate for 1 to 3 hours in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 40.9 calories, Carbohydrate 4.7 g, Fat 2.3 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 29.8 mg, Sugar 2.7 g
Tips:
- Choose the right cut of beef. Skirt steak, flank steak, and hanger steak are all good choices for fajitas. These cuts are relatively thin and have a good amount of marbling, which makes them tender and flavorful.
- Slice the beef against the grain. This will help to tenderize the meat and make it easier to chew.
- Marinate the beef for at least 30 minutes, but no longer than 24 hours. Marinating the beef helps to infuse it with flavor and makes it more tender.
- Cook the beef over high heat. This will help to sear the meat and lock in the juices.
- Serve the fajitas immediately with your favorite toppings. Some popular toppings include grilled onions and peppers, guacamole, salsa, sour cream, and cheese.
Conclusion:
Fajitas are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. By following the tips in this article, you can make sure that your fajitas are tender, flavorful, and cooked to perfection.
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