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5 from 25 votes

Fajita Marinade Recipe

This sweet and savory fajita marinade recipe has a citrus twist and the perfect amount of spice, perfect for your favorite protein!
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Dressing
Cuisine: Mexican
Author: Lil' Luna

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup lime juice
  • ⅓ cup water
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 2 teaspoons soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon liquid smoke
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

Instructions

  • Whisk together all ingredients, and refrigerate until ready to use. Marinate chicken, pork, or beef in the marinade for at least two hours, or up to overnight.

Notes

Discard used marinade. 
STORE. Pour fresh fajita marinade into an airtight container or jar and refrigerate for up to a week. 
FREEZE. Pour it into a freezer ziploc and freeze for up to 1 month. 

Nutrition

Calories: 288kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 20g | Sodium: 3009mg | Potassium: 167mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 507IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 1mg