Chicken Fajita Kebabs
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
12 mins
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Total Time
32 mins
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Servings
5
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Chicken Fajita Kebabs
Description
Chicken Fajita Kebabs are made by marinating diced chicken breast in a mixture of lime zest, lime and orange juices, olive oil, garlic, brown sugar, chili powder, cumin, chipotle pepper, and cilantro. This marinade infuses the chicken with bright citrus and smoky heat. The chicken is then threaded onto skewers alternately with onion and bell peppers, favoring a mix of green, red, and yellow peppers for color and sweetness. Grilling at medium-high heat cooks the chicken to a safe internal temperature while creating grill marks and a slight caramelized crust.
The result is a skewer with tender, flavorful chicken and slightly softened but still crisp vegetables. The combination of the marinade's acidity and spices ensures the meat is juicy and well-seasoned. The grilling process adds a subtle smokiness and char that enhances the overall flavor. Serving suggestions include placing the kebabs on a bed of cilantro lime rice or quinoa, or using the components as a filling for warmed tortillas, making it versatile for various meal styles.
Ingredients
- 2 tsp lime zest
- 3 Tbsp lime juice fresh
- 3 Tbsp orange juice (mandarin or navel)
- 3 Tbsp olive oil plus more for brushing grill
- 1 Tbsp garlic 3 cloves, minced
- 1 tsp brown sugar packed
- 2 tsp chili powder (preferably 1 tsp regular 1 tsp ancho)
- 2 tsp cumin ground
- 2 tsp chipotle pepper or more to taste (about 1 pepper, minced, canned
- 3 Tbsp cilantro plus more for garnish, minced, fresh
- 1 tsp salt
- 3/4 tsp black pepper freshly ground
- 1 3/4 lbs chicken breast diced into 1 1/4-inch pieces, boneless, skinless
- 1 large yellow onion peeled and diced into 1-inch chunks
- 3 bell pepper cored and diced into 1-inch pieces, preferably 1 red, 1 yellow, 1 green
Instructions
- If using wooden skewers soak in water overnight or at least 1 hour.
- In a mixing bowl whisk together lime zest, lime juice, orange juice, olive oil, garlic, brown sugar, chili powder, cumin, chipotle pepper, cilantro, salt and pepper.
- Place chicken in a gallon size resealable bag then pour marinade mixture over chicken.
- Seal bag while pressing out excess air, rub marinade over chicken and transfer to refrigerator.
- Let marinate at least 1 hour and up to 6 hours.
- Preheat grill over medium-high heat to 400 degrees.
- Thread chicken and peppers onto skewers (similar to the pattern pictured).
- Brush grill grates with oil the place skewers on grill and grill until center registers 165, about 6 minutes per side.
- Serve warm garnished with cilantro. I recommend serving over quinoa or cilantro lime rice or serve in warmed tortillas.
- Recipe source: Cooking Classy
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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