The Only Chicken Fajita Marinade You'll Ever Need

• servings: 6 servings
• active time: 5 minutes
• total time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

¼ cup fresh lime juice

2 tablespoons avocado oil, or other neutral flavored oil such as canola or vegetable oil

1 teaspoon sugar

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

1 teaspoon granulated garlic powder

1 teaspoon chili powder

1 ¼ teaspoon kosher salt

4 teaspoons avocado oil, or other neutral flavored oil such as canola or vegetable oil

1 ½ pounds chicken breasts (or thighs), sliced into 1-inch thick strips

3 medium yellow onions, thinly sliced

4 bell peppers (any color), thinly sliced

Guacamole

Fresh Tomato Salsa

Tortillas, sour cream, jalapeno

Directions

Make the Chicken Fajita Marinade

Whisk the lime juice, oil, sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, chili powder and salt in a small bowl until the sugar is completely dissolved.

Add the marinade, chicken, and 1 tablespoon water to a 1-gallon zip-top bag or baking dish. Toss the chicken to coat, then press as much air out of the bag (if using) as possible, or cover with plastic wrap (if using a baking dish). Refrigerate for 30 minutes, or up to 6 hours.

Cook the Chicken

Preheat a large cast iron skillet to medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade, shaking off any excess. Set the remaining marinade aside.

Add 2 teaspoons of avocado oil to the pan, then add the chicken in an even layer. Allow the chicken to cook on one side for 5 minutes or until browned, then flip and cook 2-5 more minutes until cooked through. Remove from the pan and set aside.

Cook the Fajita Veggies

To the same pan, add 2 teaspoons of oil, along with the veggies. Cook for 5-10 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened and begin to char, stirring frequently.

Add the remaining marinade to the veggies, along with the cooked chicken and bring to a strong simmer, stirring to coat.

Serve immediately with toppings of your choice.

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 (of 6)
• Calories: 137 kcal
• Total Fat: 9 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
• Sodium: 530 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 14 g
• Dietary Fiber: 3 g
• Total Sugars: 7 g
• Protein: 4 g