Fajita Chicken Marinade

We love this easy Fajita Chicken Marinade. It makes the most flavorful chicken fajitas that taste better than at a restaurant. Making homemade marinades such as Cilantro Lime Chicken Marinade allows you to control the ingredients for the best Mexican Recipes.

This marinade takes minutes to prepare and gives the chicken the best flavor. You can easily use this marinade to make Chicken Fajita Quesadillas Recipe, Sheet Pan Shrimp Fajitas or Slow Cooker Steak Fajitas.

Why This Recipe Works

My whole family loves Mexican Food and when we go to Mexican Restaurants, we always get chicken fajitas. Making the chicken fajita marinade at home allows me to save time and money.

The combination of the ingredients are simple and I usually have most of them on hand.

Ingredients 

• Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts – You can also use chicken thighs.
• Peppers and Onion – Slice the peppers about the same size
• Olive Oil – Check out these Oil Substitutes if you are out.

Scroll to the bottom for the full recipe and ingredients in the recipe card.

Variations Ideas

• Citrus Juice – If you are out of limes, you can also use lemon juice or orange juice.
• Seasoning – We love our Homemade Fajita Seasoning Recipe but you can use what you prefer. Our Easy Homemade Taco Seasoning Recipe is another great option. We have even added in cayenne pepper for an extra kick of spice.
• Tortillas – Feel free to make the fajitas with your favorite tortillas. We have made them with flour tortillas and corn tortillas.

How to Make Fajita Chicken Marinade 

Step 1 – Pound the chicken breasts until they are approximately ½ inch thick. 

Step 2 – Add all the chicken fajita marinade recipe ingredients to a mixing bowl.  Whisk the ingredients together until fully combined. 

Step 3 – Place the chicken breasts in a ziplock bag.

Step 4 – Then place the sliced peppers and onions in a separate bag. 

Step 5 – 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 and veggies marinate for at least 30 minutes.

Step 6 – Preheat the grill, 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.

Step 7 – 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.  

Step 8 – Remove from heat, let the chicken sit for at least 10 minutes.  Slice the chicken.  Serve with the peppers and onions, fresh lime juice and enjoy! 

Recipe Tips

• Chicken – When preparing the chicken we make sure that it about the same size thickness. This allows the chicken cook evenly on the grill.
• Prepare Grill – Make sure to oil the grill which prevents the chicken from sticking to the grill grates.
• Meat Thermometer – We recommend using a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the chicken to know when it is finished cooking. The internal temperature should reach 165 degrees.

Serving Suggestions

Chicken fajita’s are perfect for a weeknight meal but it is always perfect to serve to a crowd. You can easily setup a Fajita bar with all your favorite toppings. Here are some suggestions.

• The Best Pico De Gallo Recipe
• Easy Guacamole Recipe with Salsa
• Diced Avocado
• Shredded Cheese
• Sour Cream
• Fresh Cilantro

To complete this chicken fajita meal we also like to serve with Easy Instant Pot Refried Beans recipe, Mexican Rice and Black Beans in the Crockpot.