Flavorful Chicken Fajita Marinade
Elevate your chicken fajitas with this exceptional marinade that infuses the meat with a harmony of zesty flavors, including lime juice, garlic, and aromatic spices. Perfectly grilled to juicy perfection, this dish is a fiesta for your taste buds.
Ingredients
| 2 | tablespoons extra virgin olive oil |
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| 1⁄4 | cup water |
| 1⁄2 | cup lime juice |
| 1 | tablespoon minced garlic |
| 2 | tablespoons chili powder |
| 1 | tablespoon cumin |
| 2 | teaspoons pepper |
| 2 | tablespoons Worcestershire sauce |
| 2 | boneless skinless chicken breasts |
Instructions
For marinating the chicken | |
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| 1. | Combine the extra virgin olive oil, water, lime juice, minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce in a bowl. |
| 2. | Transfer the marinade into a ziplock bag along with the boneless skinless chicken breasts. |
| 3. | Marinate for 30 minutes to a few hours to ensure the lime juice does not overpower the chicken. |
| 4. | Grill the marinated chicken breasts until they are no longer pink in the middle, approximately 6 minutes on each side if using a George Foreman grill. |
| 5. | Remove the chicken from the grill and wrap it in aluminum foil. |
| 6. | Allow the chicken to rest for ten minutes before slicing. |
| 7. | Serve the sliced chicken with tortillas, sautéed onions, and peppers. |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 177.8 kcal |
| Protein | 24.7 g |
| Fat | 6.8 g |
| Carbohydrates | 4.1 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 0.9 g |
Published on Aug 14, 2024 by Luminița