Fajita Marinade

This incredible and authentic fajita marinade recipe was given to me by a Mexican chef named Gerardo when I worked at the UCR Catering Kitchen back in the early 1990s. It’s been my go-to recipe ever since — perfect for marinating both chicken and steak before throwing them on the grill.

Tips for the Perfect Fajita:

• Choose the Right Cut: For steak, flank steak or skirt steak are excellent choices. For chicken, boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs work well.
• Don’t Overcrowd the Grill: To avoid steaming rather than grilling, don’t overcrowd the grill.
• Serve with Fresh Ingredients: Serve your fajitas with warm tortillas, grilled onions and peppers, and your favorite toppings like avocado, sour cream, and salsa.

This marinade recipe has been a family favorite for years. It’s simple to make, incredibly flavorful, and perfect for any occasion. Give it a try and let me know what you think!

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Fajita Marinade Recipe

Recipe by Jason Hill – CookingSessions.com

This fajita marinade recipe was given to me by a Mexican chef named Gerardo back in the early 1990s. It's been my go-to recipe ever since — perfect for marinating both chicken and steak before throwing them on the grill.

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Prep Time 30 minutes mins

Cook Time 1 hour hr

Total Time 1 hour hr 30 minutes mins

Course Sauce

Cuisine Mexican

Servings 8

Ingredients

  

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• 1 cup water
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1 teaspoon white pepper
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• Pinch ground cloves
• 4 crushed cloves garlic
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 1 orange and 1 lemon juiced
• Small bunch cilantro chopped
• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

 

• Place all ingredients in bowl, saving oil for last. Slowly whisk oil into marinade, whisking the entire time.
• Marinate steak or chicken in the refrigerator for about 1 hour. Reserve some of the marinade for cooking in the sauté pan or basting on the grill.

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