Succulent Grilled Chicken Fajita Kabobs are ready in under 30 minutes! Made with lean chicken breasts, peppers, onions and a simple homemade fajita seasoning.
Quick and Easy Chicken Fajita Kabobs
Elevate your classic grilled chicken skewers with Chicken Fajita Skewers! These chicken fajitas are basically a summer meal on a skewer, waiting to be eaten on their own or in a tortilla!
Eat them as is or serve them in a bowl or burrito! The possibilities are endless with this simple healthy dinner idea.
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What you need
Chicken: We use chicken breasts for this recipe, but feel free to substitute boneless, skinless thighs.
Pepper: Choose any 3 types of peppers. We love using 3 different colors.
onions: red, yellow or white onion work.
Oil: We used olive oil, but you can also use avocado oil.
Fajita Seasoning: This simple spice mix is ​​made with cumin, garlic powder, chilli powder, paprika, salt and pepper. PS: If you have our homemade fajita seasoning handy, feel free to use that too!
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Fajita seasoning
Make your own all-purpose fajita condiment at home with just 6 basic condiments! You can use our Homemade Fajita Seasoning Recipe for chicken, steak, veggies, soup and more.
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serving suggestions
- Eat as is: The easiest way to eat these fajita kabobs is as is! Just take it off the skewer and enjoy.
- Serve as a bowl: Make a meal out of these kabobs and serve them with cilantro lime rice, avocado dressing and black beans. PS Check out our Chicken Burrito Bowl Casserole for a similar recipe!
- Make a burrito/taco: We love chicken fajita burritos! Simply wrap your kebabs with rice, beans and cheese and enjoy as a burrito!
What to do with leftovers
If you have leftover chicken fajita kabobs, there are a few things you can make with them.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-5 days.
- Prepare your meals by portioning leftovers and placing a serving of rice and beans in meal prep containers.
- Prepare frozen burritos by following our easy tutorial for an easy on-the-go lunch.
Ingredients
- 16 oz. Boneless skinless chicken breast cut into squares (3 medium breasts)
- 3 big peppers chopped into squares (any color)
- 1 medium purple onion chopped into squares
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon chilli powder
- 2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon sea-salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 lime cut into columns
- fresh coriander chopped
instructions
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Preheat the grill or oven to 400°F.
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Prepare the peppers and onions by cutting them into 1 inch squares. Place them in a gallon-sized bag and add a tablespoon of olive oil. Shake to cover with oil.
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Prepare the chicken breasts by cutting them into 1″ x 1″ pieces (making sure they’re all about the same size) and then transferring them to another gallon-sized bag.
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In a small bowl, combine the fajita seasonings to create your rub.
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Add half of the spice mix to the vegetables and the other half to the chicken. Shake well and let sit for 10 minutes.
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Now make your kababs. Alternate between the peppers, onions, and chicken until all the skewers are filled.
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Place a piece of aluminum foil on the grill and spray cooking spray on it.
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Grill the chicken skewers over direct heat for about 15 minutes, turning every 4-5 minutes. Cook until the chicken’s internal temperature is 165°F.
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Remove from heat, squeeze lime juice (this part is crucial) and sprinkle with fresh cilantro. Enjoy!
nutritional information
Calories: 216kcal Carbohydrates: 13G Protein: 28G Fat: 6G Fiber: 4G Sugar: 7G