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Fajita Chicken Kebabs
Easy grilled fajita chicken kebabs with bell peppers and onions in a zippy marinade made with lime and jalapeno. Perfect for summer cookouts!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 228 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American , Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- zest and juice of 1 large lime plus additional for serving
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 clove garlic, chopped
- 1 Jalapeño chopped (remove seeds and membrane if sensitive to spice)
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 large red bell pepper
- 1 large green bell pepper
- 1 large red onion
- fresh cilantro for serving
- salsa, sour cream (or plain yogurt), and guacamole, optional for serving
Instructions
- Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces. Place in a zip-top bag.
- In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the canola oil, lime juice and zest, chili powder, cumin, garlic, jalapeno, and salt.
- Pour over the chicken, seal the bag, the gently “squish” the bag so that the chicken is coated with the marinade. Place the bag in a baking dish to catch any accidental drips, then refrigerate for 30 minutes or overnight.
- When ready to cook, heat your grill to medium-high.If using wooden skewers, soak the skewers in water for at least 20 minutes prior to use.
- Cut the bell peppers and onion into 3/4-inch chunks, then thread onto skewers with the marinated chicken pieces, alternating the chicken with the vegetables.
- Lightly oil the grill, then place the kebabs on the grill, cover, and let cook until the chicken is fully cooked and no longer pink, about 6 to 8 minutes, turning the chicken once or twice throughout so that it cooks evenly.
- Remove the chicken kebabs to a serving plate and sprinkle with cilantro and a few squeezes of fresh lime juice. Serve warm, garnished with salsa, sour cream, or guacamole as desired.
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Notes
- TO STORE: Leftover chicken kebabs may be stored in the refrigerator, in an airtight container, for up to 3 days.
- TO REHEAT: Warm gently in the microwave until heated through.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1(of 4)
Calories
228kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
73mg
(24%)
Potassium
639mg
(18%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
1716IU
(34%)
Vitamin C
70mg
(78%)
Calcium
33mg
(3%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 228
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1(of 4) | |
| Calories | 228kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 73mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 639mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1716IU | 34% |
| Vitamin C | 70mg | 78% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.