Fajita Marinade
Use this easy marinade to make either Chicken or Steak Fajitas! This flavorful blend of olive oil, pineapple juice, fresh lime juice, and seasonings delivers juicy, tender fajitas every time!
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- ½ cup pineapple juice
- 3 tbsp lime juice fresh squeezed
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 4-6 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- ¼ tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp dried oregano
Chicken Fajitas
- 3 lbs chicken breast boneless, skinless
Steak Fajitas
- 3 lbs skirt steak
Instructions
- Combine: In a large measuring cup combine the ingredients needed for the fajita marinade. Reserve 2 tbsp of the marinade for the vegetables. Set aside.
- Prepare Meat: Clean up the meat being used, remove any excess fat.
- Marinate: Place the meat in a large dish or a plastic bag and pour the marinade over the top, covering the meat.
- Chill: Seal and place in the refrigerator for 3-6 hours to marinate.
Notes
- Lime Juice: use fresh lime juice
- Storage: marinade can be stored in a sealed container in the refrigerator up to 3 days before adding to meat.
Nutrition
Calories: 127kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 895mg | Potassium: 218mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1870IU | Vitamin C: 82mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg