Description
A vibrant and zesty fajita marinade that perfectly blends smoky paprika, tangy lime juice, and a hint of sweetness to elevate your chicken, shrimp, or steak fajitas with bold, authentic flavors.
Ingredients
Marinade Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1/4 cup water
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika or sweet paprika
- 1 tablespoon ancho powder or guajillo powder
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Chili flakes, to taste
Instructions
- Mix Marinade: In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, water, minced garlic, smoked paprika, ancho powder, cayenne, onion powder, oregano, brown sugar, cumin, salt, black pepper, and chili flakes until all ingredients are well combined and form a smooth marinade.
- Marinate Protein: Use the marinade to coat your choice of proteins such as chicken, shrimp, or steak. Allow the protein to marinate for at least 30 minutes to 2 hours in the refrigerator to absorb the flavorful spices before cooking your fajitas.
Notes
- Marinate your protein for a minimum of 30 minutes or up to 2 hours for best flavor infusion.
- Adjust cayenne and chili flakes according to desired heat preference.
- This marinade works well with chicken breasts, thigh, shrimp, or flank steak.
- For a gluten-free marinade, ensure all spices are certified gluten-free.
- Use fresh lime juice for the best citrus flavor.
