Description
A quick, bold, and zesty fajita sauce that brings smoky, tangy, and savory flavors to chicken, beef, shrimp, or vegetables—perfect for effortless weeknight fajitas.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Add olive oil, lime juice, soy sauce, and water to a small bowl.
- Whisk in chili powder, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Add cayenne for heat if desired.
- Mix until fully combined and smooth.
- Use immediately as a marinade or sauce for fajitas.
- Marinate protein for 20–30 minutes before cooking for best flavor.
Notes
Adjust lime juice for more tang or add a teaspoon of brown sugar for a hint of sweetness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: fajita sauce, fajita marinade, easy fajita, Mexican sauce, quick fajita mix