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Chicken Fajita Skewers

Grilled Chicken Fajita Skewers will be a summertime favorite! Made with marinated chicken, peppers, and onions.

Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 39 mins
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 302 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Chicken Marinade
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste, I used 1 teaspoon for the chicken marinade
  • 1 teaspoon minced or grated garlic
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce, such as cholula
  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into about 1 1/4 - 1 1/2 inch chunks
Peppers and Onion
  • 2-3 red yellow, or orange bell peppers, cut into about 1 inch pieces
  • 1 red onion cut into about 1 inch chunks
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

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  1. Whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, cilantro, chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt and pepper, garlic, and hot sauce. Pour the marinade into a freezer bag and add in the chicken. Seal the bag pressing out the air. Massage the marinade into the chicken. Marinate for 1-2 hours.
  2. In a large bowl combine the peppers and onion, olive oil, chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper. Toss until coated.
  3. Preheat grill to 400° F. Thread the chicken and vegetables onto metal or wooden (that have been soaked in water) skewers, alternating between the meat and vegetables.
  4. Oil the grill grates and place the skewers on them. Grill for 5 minutes and then flip them over and grill another 5-7 minutes or until the chicken reaches 165° F.
  5. Remove from the grill and garnish with cilantro. Serve with cilantro lime rice or tortillas.

Nutrition Information

Calories 302kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 7g (2%) Protein 43g (86%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 8g Cholesterol 116mg (39%) Sodium 582mg (24%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 5servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 302

% Daily Value*

Calories 302kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 7g 2%
Protein 43g 86%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8g 47%
Cholesterol 116mg 39%
Sodium 582mg 24%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.