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Chicken Fajita Marinade

Chicken Fajita Marinade Recipe

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 60
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp sugar

Method
 

  1. Whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, garlic, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and sugar in a bowl until the salt and sugar dissolve.
  2. Pour over 1.5 to 2 lbs chicken in a bag or shallow dish, turn to coat, and refrigerate at least 20 minutes (up to 8 hours).

Notes

For the best balance of flavor and texture, aim for a 30 minute to 2 hour marinating window. Pat the chicken completely dry before cooking to get a deep, flavorful sear.