Fajita Chicken Kebabs
Fajita Chicken Kebabs are a colorful and flavorful way to bring excitement to your summer gatherings. Marinated in a zesty combination of lime and jalapeno, these tender chicken skewers are perfectly paired with vibrant bell peppers and onions. They’re not only quick to prepare—ready in just 20 minutes—but also customizable to suit various tastes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 28 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
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- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- Juice and zest of 1 large lime
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 clove garlic, chopped
- 1 jalapeño, chopped (seeds removed for less heat)
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 large red bell pepper
- 1 large green bell pepper
- 1 large red onion
Instructions
- Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and place them in a zip-top bag.
- Whisk together canola oil, lime juice and zest, chili powder, cumin, garlic, jalapeño, and salt in a bowl.
- Pour the marinade over the chicken, seal the bag tightly, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Cut the bell peppers and onion into chunks and thread them onto skewers with marinated chicken pieces.
- Grill the kebabs for about 6 to 8 minutes, turning occasionally until the chicken is cooked through.
- Serve warm with fresh cilantro and extra lime juice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 kebabs (approximately 170g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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