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Grilled Chicken Kabobs (With Fajita Marinade)

Juicy chicken and colorful bell peppers are marinated in a zesty fajita-style mix and grilled on skewers for a quick, crowd-pleasing meal.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time16 minutes
Servings: 10 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 medium red bell peppers cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 medium green bell peppers cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 medium red onion cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1.5 pounds chicken breast cut into 1-inch pieces, boneless skinless
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 medium lime juice only, about 2 tablespoons

Instructions

  • Cut the red and green bell peppers and the red onion into 1-inch pieces; set aside.
  • Trim and cut the chicken breasts into 1-inch pieces and place them in a large bowl or a gallon-sized resealable bag.
  • In a small bowl, combine the oregano, cumin, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and salt; mix until evenly blended.
  • Add the olive oil and lime juice to the seasoning, stir to combine, then pour the marinade over the chicken in the bowl or bag and toss to coat.
  • Marinate the chicken in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
  • When ready to cook, thread the chicken pieces and vegetables onto skewers, alternating chicken with peppers and onion and leaving about 2 inches of skewer exposed for handling.
  • Preheat the grill to medium (or preheat the oven to 350°F if baking). Lightly brush vegetables with oil if desired.
  • Grill the kabobs over indirect/medium heat for 10–15 minutes, turning once halfway through, until chicken is cooked through and reaches 165°F on an instant-read thermometer.
  • Remove kabobs from the grill and serve immediately.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board
  • skewers (metal or soaked bamboo)
  • Grill or Oven
  • Meat Thermometer

Notes

  • These kabobs can be baked at 350°F for 25–30 minutes if not grilling.
  • Soak bamboo skewers for 15–30 minutes before using to prevent burning.
  • This recipe yields about 10–12 skewers depending on vegetable size and chicken piece size.