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Grilled Chicken Kabobs (With Fajita Marinade)
These grilled chicken kabobs marinated in a fajita-inspired blend of oregano, cumin, garlic powder, cayenne, and fresh lime juice offer a juicy, mildly spiced flavor. Chunks of chicken breast alternate with red and green bell peppers and red onion, threaded onto skewers and cooked over medium heat until cooked through. The marinade tenderizes the chicken and adds aromatic flavor, while grilling imparts light char and smoky notes.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 35 mins
Servings:
10
Skewers
Calories:
146 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 medium bell pepper cut into 1-inch pieces, red
- 2 medium green bell pepper cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 medium red onion cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1.5 pounds chicken breast cut into 1-inch pieces, boneless skinless
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 medium lime juice only, about 2 tablespoons
Instructions
- Cut the peppers and onions into one inch pieces, then set to the side. Prep the chicken by cutting it into one-inch pieces. Place raw chicken pieces and oil in a large bowl with a cover or a gallon-sized Ziploc bag.
- In a small bowl, combine the oregano, cumin, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and salt. Mix the seasoning until combined.
- Add the lime juice and seasoning into the bowl or bag over the chicken. Place the chicken in the marinade in the refrigerator for at least one hour.
- When ready to grill, thread the chicken, bell peppers and onions onto kabob sticks, alternating between chicken and vegetables. Leave around two inches of stick exposed to hold the kabobs. A little extra oil can be brushed lightly on the vegetables if desired to keep them more tender.
- Place the kabobs on a hot grill and cook over indirect/medium heat for 10 to 15 minutes. Flip the kabobs halfway through the cook time. Chicken is done once cooked all the way through with no pink on the inside and the inside of the chicken measures 165 degrees with a meat thermometer. Serve and enjoy!
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Notes
- Soaking bamboo skewers for 15-30 minutes before threading helps prevent burning on the grill.
- The kabobs can be baked in a preheated 350°F oven for 25-30 minutes as an alternative to grilling.
- This recipe yields approximately 10-12 kabobs depending on vegetable and chicken piece sizes.
- Ensure chicken is fully cooked to an internal temperature of at least 165°F for safety.
Nutrition Information
Calories
146kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
15g
(30%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Trans Fat
0.01g
(1%)
Cholesterol
44mg
(15%)
Sodium
315mg
(13%)
Potassium
383mg
(8%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
910IU
(18%)
Vitamin C
53mg
(59%)
Calcium
23mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10 Skewers
Amount Per Serving
Calories 146
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 146kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 44mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 315mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 383mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 910IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 53mg | 59% |
| Calcium | 23mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.