Chicken Fajita Marinade



This zesty marinade infuses the chicken and vegetables with vibrant flavors, perfect for creating delicious and satisfying chicken fajitas. It's a quick and easy recipe that's perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings.

Ingredients:
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into strips
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 onion, sliced

Instructions:

Blend lime juice, olive oil, garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, paprika, onion powder, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl

This makes the marinade

Put the onion, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and chicken breasts that have been sliced in a large plastic bag that can be closed again and again

Put the vegetables and chicken in a bag

Add the marinade

Seal the bag and toss the food to coat it all

Put the bag in the fridge for at least 30 minutes and up to 4 hours, making sure to turn it every so often so that the flavors mix evenly

Set a big frying pan or skillet over medium-high heat

Take the vegetables and chicken out of the marinade and shake off any extra

Add the vegetables and chicken to the hot skillet or grill pan

Cook for about 5 to 7 minutes, stirring every now and then, until the chicken is fully cooked and the vegetables are crisp and tender

This chicken and vegetable dish is best served hot, either in warm tortillas or over rice

Shredded cheese, sour cream, salsa, avocado slices, and chopped cilantro are all toppings that you can choose to add


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