We had fajitas on New Year’s Eve and I realized I’ve never shared this easy and delicious fajita marinade recipe here on the blog. It’s truly the best fajita recipe ever and it works equally well on chicken or steak. I’ve even thought about marinating tofu for a vegetarian version because the flavor in this marinade can turn anything into the perfect filling for fajitas!
The recipe was given to me by a dear old friend at least ten years ago and I’ve never used another one because why mess with a good thing? The recipe is simple, the flavor is delicious, and this marinade makes flavorful meat that’s perfect for fajitas or burrito bowls {a great way to use any leftover meat}.
Easy Fajita Marinade Recipe
1/2 cup lime juice {bottled is fine}
1/4 cup vegetable oil
3-4 medium jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped {this won’t make the marinade spicy, it just adds really great flavor}
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
Place the marinade in a large sealable plastic bag or bowl and marinate your meat of choice in the fridge for at least one hour {I usually marinate it all day if time permits}.
I like to grill the meat but you could also bake it in the oven.
Slice the meat and serve on warm tortillas {homemade are the best if you have a local shop that sells them} alongside sauteed green peppers and onions, cilantro lime rice, sauteed or grilled jalapenos, shredded cheese, and guacamole. Never forget the guac.
This will quickly become a year-round favorite! It’s perfect for hosting friends, especially large groups, and is always popular!
An easy fajita marinade recipe for chicken or beef.
The Best Fajita Marinade Recipe
Ingredients
Instructions
For more delicious recipes, be sure to check out a family favorite, crockpot chicken burrito bowls …
… a two ingredient steak marinade …
… and easy taco soup!
Looks delicious!
Pinned! Thanks Randi
You have me craving fajitas now! Yummy!
I can’t wait to give this a shot! Thanks for sharing. I am happy to hop over to your post from my reader–always enjoy your posts! How are people stealing content? Seriously? Rude.
pinned and shared. I have to try this!!!
Looks delicious Randi!
i have meat soaking in this and it smells AMAZING! can’t wait to eat it tonight!
update…not only did it smell amazing but it tasted amazing! thank you so much! a staple in our house now. Pittsburgh, PA
I love marinades! I’ll have to try your recipe – looks so yummy!
Thank you for this! We love fajitas so I am definitely saving this recipe for future use!
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YUM!!! I’d love for you to share this at my Saturday Dishes Link Party! It’s a themed link up & this past weekend’s theme was Memorial Day & Grilling! Feel free to share other old or new posts that fit the theme as well if you have them! (: