Fajita Chicken Kebabs
Enjoy the vibrant flavors of Fajita Chicken Kebabs, perfect for summer cookouts or quick weeknight dinners! These zesty skewers combine tender chicken marinated in a lime and jalapeño blend, paired with colorful bell peppers and onions for a deliciously healthy meal. With only 20 minutes of prep time, you can easily impress family and friends at your next gathering. Simply grill to perfection and serve with fresh toppings for a burst of flavor!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 28 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- Zest and juice of 1 large lime
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 clove garlic (chopped)
- 1 jalapeño (chopped)
- 1 large red bell pepper
- 1 large green bell pepper
- 1 large red onion
Instructions
- Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and place in a zip-top bag.
- In a bowl, whisk together canola oil, lime juice and zest, chili powder, ground cumin, garlic, jalapeño, and salt.
- Pour the marinade over the chicken in the bag, seal tightly, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Soak wooden skewers in water if using.
- Cut bell peppers and onion into chunks. Thread them onto skewers alternating with marinated chicken pieces.
- Grill kebabs for about 6 to 8 minutes, turning occasionally until chicken is fully cooked.
- Serve warm with fresh cilantro and optional salsa or guacamole.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 kebabs (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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