Super Fajita Marinade Recipe
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Super Fajita Marinade

By: SUNEDAN 
"This is best when prepared a day ahead. Makes zesty flavorful fajitas every time. Great for beef OR chicken."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (109)

What to Drink?
Wine Zinfandel
Beer Beer
Prep Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
1 Day 15 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 3 /4 cup
 

Ingredients

  • 3 limes, juiced
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground anise seed (optional)

Directions

  1. In a medium bowl, combine the lime juice, green onions, garlic, cilantro, oil, red pepper, coriander, and anise. Whisk until well blended.
  2. Pour mixture over your favorite meat, cover, and marinate for 12 to 24 hours before cooking as desired.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 14, 2004 by Butterfly Flutterby   view full review
With my native Texan hubby needing a fajita "fix" I prepared this on one slab (both sides) of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 12, 2006 by KIMBERLYMI   view full review
Very tasty! I think this is the best fajita marinade I've had, at home or out. I like that it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 13, 2007 by Nikki   view full review
I agree with other reviewers that this was too limey (and I only used 2 limes!) and also lacks...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 14, 2003 by CRAFTYLISA   view full review
This is an awesome marinade. I tried several others before I settled on this one. My family...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 15, 2003 by CHEFSINGLEDAD   view full review
Okay, don't ask me why, but -- I added a dash (a DASH) of cinnamon for complexity, and one...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 13, 2006 by Lori   view full review
I have been looking for a good fajita marinade for years. My search has stopped here. I only...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 4, 2005 by Shannon   view full review
This recipe was very good. I doubled it and used a 2lb. london broil. I sliced it and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 14, 2005 by Mommy of Five   view full review
I gave this one a 4-star becuase I thought it was just okay. My husband and kids really liked...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2005 by JDOWNING   view full review
I loved the lime and cilantro taste. This recipe was excellent, I used chicken to make the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2003 by schmerna   view full review
I used this marinade from chicken for Cinnamon and Lime Fajitas, it was tender and full of flavor.

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