Awesome Fajita Marinade

Transform your fajita nights with this *Awesome Fajita Marinade*! Packed with bold, zesty flavors, this recipe combines olive oil, fresh lime and orange juices, and a perfect blend of spices like smoked paprika, cumin, and chili powder. Balanced with a touch of honey or agave and a savory splash of soy sauce, this marinade ensures your proteins or veggies are tender, juicy, and bursting with Tex-Mex flair. Ready in just 10 minutes, it’s ideal for chicken, steak, shrimp, tofu, or even roasted vegetables. Whether you’re grilling, pan-frying, or searing, this marinade is the ultimate shortcut to restaurant-quality fajitas. Serve with warm tortillas, sautéed peppers and onions, and your favorite toppings for a meal that’s guaranteed to impress.

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 tablespoons lime juice
• 2 tablespoons orange juice
• 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 1.5 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon honey or agave syrup

Directions

Step 1

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine olive oil, lime juice, and orange juice. Whisk together until emulsified.

Step 2

Add the minced garlic, chili powder, ground cumin, paprika, dried oregano, smoked paprika (if using), salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if desired). Mix well to evenly distribute the spices.

Step 3

Stir in the chopped cilantro, soy sauce, and honey (or agave syrup). Whisk until the marinade is smooth and fully combined.

Step 4

Use the marinade immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 48 hours.

Step 5

To marinate, place your chosen protein (such as sliced chicken breast, beef skirt steak, shrimp, or tofu) or vegetables into a resealable plastic bag or shallow dish.

Step 6

Pour the marinade over the protein or vegetables, ensuring they are evenly coated. Seal the bag or cover the dish and let it marinate in the fridge for 30 minutes to 12 hours.

Step 7

When ready to cook, remove the protein or vegetables from the marinade and discard the excess marinade. Cook using your preferred method (grilling, searing, or pan-frying) until fully done.

Step 8

Serve the cooked protein or vegetables with warm tortillas, sautéed onions and peppers, and your favorite fajita toppings.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	103.5 grams (103.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	38

Total Fat 0.10g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.00g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2429mg	106%
Total Carbohydrate 10.80g	4%
Dietary Fiber 1.90g	7%
Total Sugars 1.60g
Protein 0.40g	1%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 13mg	1%
Iron 1mg	3%
Potassium 109mg	2%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 2.0%

Protein: 3.5%

Carbs: 94.5%