Don’t forget the Homemade Flour Tortillas to pile on all of that Chicken Fajitas or steak Fajitas goodness!
We Love a sauce with a kick!
Sizzling Fajitas is an extremely popular dinner at Mexican restaurants and always turns heads. However, I like to make my own with this bright fajita marinade recipe that packs a punch! Pour this marinade over your favorite protein for a flavorful Mexican dinner at home and you will instantly fall in love yourselves! Why we love it:
The flavor! It has a citrus twist, a bit of spice, and the cilantro and garlic add a touch of freshness. Pick your protein. Of course, you can use this marinade on any of your favorite proteins: Chicken, steak, pork, or even tofu. Just add Flour Tortillas and pick your Mexican side dishes! For now and later. With just a handful of ingredients, this marinade whips up in minutes. It also freezes well to save for later!
Fajita Marinade Ingredients
lime juice water olive oil minced garlic soy sauce salt liquid smoke cayenne pepper black pepper cilantro
Chicken breasts, chicken thighs, skirt steak, and/or flank steak are our favorite meats to cook up.
Minutes to Make!
Bake, cook or grill your meat to your likeness.
Storage Info
Always discard used marinade.
STORE. Pour fresh fajita marinade into an airtight container or jar and refrigerate for up to a week. FREEZE. Pour it into a freezer ziploc and freeze for up to 1 month.
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