Description
These Fajita Chicken Kabobs are a vibrant and flavorful dish, combining marinated chicken with colorful bell peppers and onions. Grilled to perfection, they make a delicious and healthy meal that’s perfect for summer cookouts or weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 large red onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Wooden or metal skewers
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper to make the marinade.
- Add the chicken pieces to the marinade and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.
- Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes if using wooden ones to prevent burning.
- Thread the marinated chicken, bell peppers, and red onion onto skewers, alternating between each ingredient.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grill grates.
- Grill the kabobs for about 10–12 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and has nice grill marks.
- Remove from grill and let rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can prepare the marinade and chicken a day ahead for deeper flavor.
- Serve with rice, tortillas, or salad for a complete meal.
- Use metal skewers to avoid soaking and for easier handling on the grill.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer (approx.)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
