Chipotle Lime Chicken Fajita Skewers
User Reviews
4.9
14 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
25 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Additional Time
30 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
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Servings
12 skewers
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Calories
116 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Chipotle Lime Chicken Fajita Skewers
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Grilled chipotle lime chicken fajita skewers are marinated in THE BEST chipotle garlic lime marinade. This easy recipe is healthy, low carb & gluten free!
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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup lime juice app 4-5 limes
- 1/2 tbsp salt sea salt
- 1/2 tbsp cumin ground
- 1 tbsp chipotle pepper powder ground
- 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
- 1 garlic minced, clove
- 4 chicken breast app 2 lbs - cubed
- 2 cups bell pepper large dice, red
- 2 cups green bell pepper large dice
- 2 cups red onion large dice
- 1 lime sliced into wedges
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the lime juice, salt, cumin, chipotle pepper, cilantro and garlic to make the marinade.
- Add the chicken breast cubes to the marinade, toss to coat the chicken in the marinade.
- Place in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to marinate.
- After the chicken has marinated, skewer the chicken, bell peppers and onions onto 12 metal or wooden skewers. If using wooden skewers, be sure to soak them for at least 30 minutes ahead of time.
- Place the skewers on the grill over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, flip and grill for an additional 5-7 minutes.
- After the chicken is cooked through, remove from the grill, squeeze the additional lime over the skewers and serve.
Notes
- Marinating the chicken: the chicken should not be marinated for more than two hours. The acid from the lime juice will break down the texture of the chicken if it's marinated for more than 2 hours, making it mushy instead of tender. Also, never marinate chicken with citrus in a metal bowl. The acid from the citrus can react to the metal and ruin the chicken.
- Make these fajitas in the oven: Toss the onions and bell pepper in with the chicken in the marinade. After 30 minutes, remove the veggies and chicken. Discard the marinade. Arrange the chicken and veggies in an even layer on a foil-lined baking sheet. Place in a 400°F oven for 15-20 minutes.
- Make these fajitas on the stove: Prepare the marinade and marinate the chicken as instructed. After the chicken has marinated, add 1 tablespoon olive oil to a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the bell peppers and onions, sauté for 3-5 minutes. Drain the chicken and discard the marinade, then add the chicken to the skillet and sauté for 6-8 minutes.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
116kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
16g
(32%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Cholesterol
48mg
(16%)
Sodium
392mg
(16%)
Potassium
448mg
(10%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
1115mg
(22%)
Vitamin C
59.4mg
(66%)
Calcium
22mg
(2%)
Iron
0.8mg
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12skewers
Amount Per Serving
Calories 116 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 116kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 48mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 392mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 448mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1115mg | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 59.4mg | 66% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.9
14 reviews
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