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Close up picture of grilled chicken kebabs. Garnished with lime slices and cilantro.

Chicken Fajita Kebabs

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: chicken dinner, chicken kabob, easy chicken dinner
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Marinade Time:: 8 hours
Total Time: 8 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 440kcal
Author: Malinda Linnebur
These Chicken Fajita Kebabs have all the fajita flavor packed onto a skewer and cooked on the bbq! It's a super flavorful chicken kabob that's easy to make and perfect for any night of the week.
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Ingredients

MARINADE:

  • ¼ cup (60ml) olive oil
  • juice of 1 lime
  • juice of ½ an orange
  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon oregano
  • salt and cayenne pepper to taste

KEBABS:

  • 2 pounds (1kg) boneless skinless chicken breast cut into 1½" pieces
  • 3 bell peppers
  • 1 red onion (or onion of choice)

Instructions

MARINADE:

  • Combine all the ingredients for the marinade in a large ziploc bag and mix well. Place chicken pieces in the bag and seal. Marinade for a minimum of 1 hour and up to 8 hours.

ASSEMBLY:

  • If using wooden skewers soak in water for at least 30 minutes.
  • Preheat grill to medium high heat (about 400°F). Clean and lightly oil grill grates. Thread chicken pieces, bell pepper, and onion onto skewers. Cook for 5 minutes per side or until chicken is opaque and no longer pink.

Nutrition

Calories: 440kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 50g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 303mg | Potassium: 1131mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 3480IU | Vitamin C: 119mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 2mg