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Chicken Fajita Marinade

Prep 20 min Cook 40 min Total 60 min Serves 8

Ingredients

Servings 8

Chicken Fajita marinade Ingredients

Chicken Fajitas Ingredients

Step by Step Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together marinade ingredients: avocado oil, soy sauce, lime juice, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt and pepper.

    For this step

    • ¼ cup avocado oil
    • ¼ cup soy sauce
    • 2 tablespoons lime juice
    • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
    • 2 cloves garlic, minced
    • 2 teaspoons chili powder
    • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
    • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  2. Add 3 pounds sliced chicken thighs or chicken breast to the fajita marinade. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes (ideally 1-12 hours or overnight).

    For this step

    • 3 lbs sliced chicken thighs or breast
  3. To prepare fajitas, add 1 tablespoon oil into a large skillet preheated to medium high heat. Add chicken and the marinade to the skillet. Bring to a boil and let sauté for 3-4 minutes until chicken is almost cooked through, stirring occasionally.

    For this step

    • 1 tablespoon avocado oil
  4. Stir in sliced bell pepper and onions and let cook until tender. Serve with cheddar, cilantro, pico de gallo, guacamole, tortillas or your favorite fajita toppings.

    For this step

    • 1 green bell pepper, sliced
    • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
    • 1 onion, sliced

Nutrition

Per serving: 1/8 of recipe

Calories
295
Fat
19.4g
Protein
28.1g
Total carbs
4.5g
Net carbs
3.6g

Nutrition is an estimate calculated from the ingredients listed. Brands vary, so check labels if you track closely.