Description
Fajita Chicken Kabobs are a colorful and flavorful dish that brings the classic taste of fajitas right to your grill. Juicy chicken marinated in zesty spices pairs perfectly with vibrant bell peppers and sweet onions, making these kabobs a hit at any gathering or weeknight dinner. Quick to prepare and visually stunning, they promise an explosion of flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 medium red onion, cut into chunks
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp fajita seasoning (store-bought or homemade)
- Juice of 1 lime (about 2 tbsp)
- ½ cup sour cream for serving (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine olive oil, fajita seasoning, and lime juice. Add chicken pieces and mix until well-coated. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- While marinating, soak wooden skewers in water for 15 minutes and preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Thread marinated chicken, bell peppers, and onion onto skewers.
- Grill kabobs for about 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through until chicken is cooked through with no pink inside.
- Allow kabobs to rest for 5 minutes before serving with sour cream on top or alongside warm tortillas.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 skewers (200g)
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 85mg