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Grilled Chicken Kabobs (With Fajita Marinade)
Chicken fajita skewers are a fun, kid-approved dinner idea that’s easy to make, full of flavor, and great for backyard cookouts or other family meals.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 35 mins
Servings: 10 Skewers
Calories: 146 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 medium red bell peppers cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 medium green bell peppers 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
- These kabobs can also be baked in the oven. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and bake for 25-30 minutes on a lightly oiled pan. Chicken should be completely cooked through with no pink in the middle, and should register at least 165 degrees insider when measured with a meat thermometer.
- If using bamboo kabob sticks soaking them ahead of time can help to keep them from burning. Place bamboo kabob sticks in a container with water and soak for at least 15-30 minutes while the chicken is marinating. It is ok to soak them for up to an hour while the chicken marinades.
- This recipe can make anywhere from 10-12 skewers depending on the size of your vegetables, and how big you cut the chicken.
Nutrition Information
Calories
146kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
15g
(30%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
44mg
(15%)
Sodium
315mg
(13%)
Potassium
383mg
(11%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
910IU
(18%)
Vitamin C
53mg
(59%)
Calcium
23mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10Skewers
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.