Bona Fide Fajita Marinade
Transform your fajita night into a flavor-packed fiesta with this Bona Fide Fajita Marinade! Bursting with the zesty brightness of lime juice, the umami depth of soy and Worcestershire sauces, and the smoky warmth of cumin, chili powder, and smoked paprika, this marinade creates an irresistible base for your favorite proteins or vegetables. A hint of honey adds a subtle sweetness, while fresh cilantro and minced garlic elevate every bite with vibrant, aromatic notes. Ready in just 10 minutes, this quick and easy marinade infuses fajitas with bold, authentic flavors when left to work its magic for at least 30 minutes or up to 8 hours. Perfect for grilling or pan-searing, it’s a must-try for anyone craving restaurant-quality fajitas at home.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons Lime juice
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Chili powder
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, soy sauce, and Worcestershire sauce until well combined.
Add the ground cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, and minced garlic into the bowl. Stir to blend the spices evenly into the liquid base.
Mix in the honey, making sure it dissolves thoroughly.
Fold in the chopped cilantro, salt, and black pepper, stirring gently to incorporate all ingredients.
Use immediately by pouring the marinade over your choice of protein or vegetables, ensuring all pieces are coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 8 hours for maximum flavor.
Discard used marinade after use. If you need extra for basting or drizzling over cooked fajitas, prepare a fresh batch.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
411 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.0 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.5 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2006 mg | 87% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 38.0 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.2 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.9 g | ||
| Protein | 4.9 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 89 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 4.6 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 506 mg | 11% | |
*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.
