Fajita Kabob Marinade
Transform your grilling game with this vibrant and zesty Fajita Kabob Marinade, designed to infuse your meats and vegetables with bold Tex-Mex flavors. This quick and easy marinade combines the tangy brightness of fresh lime juice and cilantro with the smoky depth of cumin, smoked paprika, and chili powder, while a touch of honey balances the spices with a hint of sweetness. Perfect for chicken, steak, shrimp, or colorful veggies like bell peppers and onions, this versatile blend ensures juicy, flavorful kabobs every time. With just 10 minutes of prep and the option to marinate for up to 8 hours, it's the ultimate recipe for a stress-free yet show-stopping cookout. Assemble your skewers, fire up the grill, and enjoy a fiesta of bold flavors in every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.25 cup Olive oil
- 0.25 cup Fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Chili powder
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons Water (optional, to thin)
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, fresh lime juice, soy sauce, and honey until well combined.
Add the minced garlic, ground cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Stir until the spices are fully mixed into the liquid ingredients.
Fold in the fresh cilantro and mix again gently to incorporate.
If the marinade seems too thick, add up to 2 tablespoons of water to thin it out to your desired consistency.
Transfer the marinade to a large resealable plastic bag or a shallow dish.
Add your meat (such as chicken, steak, or shrimp) and/or vegetables (like bell peppers, onions, or zucchini) to the bag or dish, ensuring everything is evenly coated.
Seal the bag or cover the dish with plastic wrap, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to 8 hours for maximum flavor.
When ready to cook, thread your marinated meat and vegetables onto skewers for kabobs and grill or broil until cooked to your liking, typically 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
645 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 57.1 g | 73% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.8 g | 44% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3568 mg | 155% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 32.7 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.4 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.7 g | ||
| Protein | 4.8 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 83 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 4.5 mg | 25% | |
| Potassium | 340 mg | 7% | |
*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.
