Chicken Fajita Skewers
Grilled Chicken Fajita Skewers will be a summertime favorite! Made with marinated chicken, peppers, and onions.
Servings: 5 servings
Ingredients
Chicken Marinade
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste, I used 1 teaspoon for the chicken marinade
- 1 teaspoon minced or grated garlic
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce, such as cholula
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into about 1 1/4 - 1 1/2 inch chunks
Peppers and Onion
- 2-3 red yellow, or orange bell peppers, cut into about 1 inch pieces
- 1 red onion cut into about 1 inch chunks
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, cilantro, chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt and pepper, garlic, and hot sauce. Pour the marinade into a freezer bag and add in the chicken. Seal the bag pressing out the air. Massage the marinade into the chicken. Marinate for 1-2 hours.
- In a large bowl combine the peppers and onion, olive oil, chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper. Toss until coated.
- Preheat grill to 400° F. Thread the chicken and vegetables onto metal or wooden (that have been soaked in water) skewers, alternating between the meat and vegetables.
- Oil the grill grates and place the skewers on them. Grill for 5 minutes and then flip them over and grill another 5-7 minutes or until the chicken reaches 165° F.
- Remove from the grill and garnish with cilantro. Serve with cilantro lime rice or tortillas.
Nutrition
Calories: 302kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 116mg | Sodium: 582mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g