Craving for a plate of chicken or beef fajitas? Perhaps this is one of the healthiest ways in which you can enjoy your meat as it provides a new and zesty taste that will definitely tickle your palate. Original fajita recipes are said to have originated in West Texas but it remains unclear as to who invented the recipe. Some records say that it was the Texans while others claim that it was the Mexicans who were living in West Texas who created the first fajita recipe. But no matter where this delectable dish came from, no one can ever deny the mouth-watering taste of a fajita.

There are many ways to cook a fajita. You can use all sorts of ingredients and you can even have your own choice of meat like for instance, a steak fajita. But no matter what ingredients you use, the secret to having the best tasting fajitas is in the fajita marinades. Of course, you want your dish to be really appetizing and to taste really good and you can only achieve this if you can create a very flavorful meat that you can use in your recipe. So, to help you, here are some simple fajita marinades that you will definitely enjoy:

Classic Fajita Marinade

If you want to stick to the original fajita taste, then use classic fajita marinades to flavor your dish. For this recipe, you’ll need to have half cup each of olive oil, soy sauce, and minced onion. Mix the ingredients in a bowl then add a quarter cup of vegetable oil, vinegar, and lemon juice for a little zest. Next, mix in two tablespoons of mustard and Worcestershire sauce followed by three cloves of crushed garlic. Season with salt and pepper. Pour over your meat strips, seal in an airtight bag and refrigerate overnight.

Oregano Fajita Marinade

You can also make fajita marinades in a very herbal and earthy way. This can be a great twist to your classic recipe and it is something that the health conscious will surely enjoy. To start, add half a cup of olive oil, one third cup of lime juice, quarter cup of vinegar, and a can of beer in a mixing bowl. Crush three cloves of garlic and mince one large onion and add them to the mixture too. Season it with a quarter cup of cumin, half teaspoon of salt, a teaspoon of sugar, half teaspoon of pepper, and half a tablespoon of paprika. Chop your oregano or any herb that you like and add it to the mixture. Pour over your meat slices and refrigerate overnight.

Spicy Fajita Marinade

For days when you are feeling adventurous, then spicy fajita marinades will be a perfect treat. Begin by removing the stems of four chipotle chillies and one chile de arbol. Chop them finely and put in a mixing bowl. Next, add one third cup of olive oil and the juice of 3 limes. Add four cloves of crushed garlic and minced oregano leaves. Season the marinade with salt, pepper, and cumin. Pour over fajita strips and marinate overnight.

There are still a lot of fajita marinades that you can find. Try looking in a cookbook or searching online so that you can create diversity and variation on your fajita dish. If you want, you can modify the fajita marinades or you can be inventive and create your own fajita marinades.