Fajita Chicken Kebabs
Fajita Chicken Kebabs are the ultimate summer dish, perfect for cookouts and family gatherings. These skewers feature tender chicken marinated in a zesty lime and jalapeño mixture, combined with colorful bell peppers and onions for a delightful presentation. Bursting with flavor and easy to prepare, these kebabs can be served as a main course or a fun appetizer at your next barbecue. Just grill them to perfection, serve with fresh dips or over rice, and watch your guests rave about this delicious meal!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 23 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
- Zest and juice of 1 large lime
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 ½ 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 zest and juice, chili powder, cumin, garlic, jalapeño, and salt. Pour over chicken in the bag, seal tightly, and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat grill to medium-high. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 20 minutes.
- Cut vegetables into chunks and thread onto skewers alternating with marinated chicken pieces.
- Grill kebabs for about 6 to 8 minutes, turning occasionally until fully cooked.
- Serve warm garnished with fresh cilantro and additional lime juice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 2 kebabs (170g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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