Chicken Fajita Marinade
This Chicken Fajita Marinade is the blend of delicious spices and simple ingredients. Top the chicken on a flour tortilla for a delicious meal idea.
Servings: 6
Calories: 324kcal
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pound Chicken Breasts
- 1 Large Red Onion sliced
- 2 Bell Peppers sliced
- 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
For the Marinade:
- 1/3 cup Olive Oil
- 1 Lime juiced
- 1/4 cup Water
- 2 Tablespoons Honey
- 1 Tablespoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 2 Tablespoons Chili Powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
Instructions
- Pound the chicken breasts until they are approximately 1/2 inch thick.
- Add all the marinade ingredients to a mixing bowl. Whisk the ingredients together until fully combined.
- Place the chicken breasts in a ziplock bag and place the sliced peppers and onions in a separate bag.
- Pour part of the marinade over the pepper and onions until they are fully coated with the marinade.
- Pour the remaining marinade over the chicken.
- Let the chicken, peppers and onions marinade for at least 30 minutes or up to 8 hours (overnight).
- Preheat a grill over medium high heat (approximately 350 degrees Fahrenheit) and rub the grill grates with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil.
- While the grill is preheating, cook the peppers and onions. Heat the remaining olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
- Add in the marinated peppers and onions. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 8-10 minutes until the vegetables start to brown.
- Add a small amount of water to the pan and continue to cook for 3-4 more minutes until the water cookies off and the vegetables are tender. Remove from heat.
- Place the chicken on the grill. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Be careful not to overcook.
- Remove from heat, let the chicken sit for at least 10 minutes.
- Slice the chicken. Serve with the peppers and onions and enjoy!
Notes
Refrigerate the leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 324kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 347mg | Potassium: 555mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 921IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 1mg