Best Chicken Fajita Kabobs Recipes

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CHICKEN FAJITA KABOBS



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Fresh chicken fajita marinated in lime, and spices, stacked high on skewers with bell peppers, onions, and tomatoes and grilled to perfection.

Provided by Michaela Kenkel

Categories     Chicken

Time 3h55m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 1/2 - 2 pounds of chicken breasts cut into chunks
Chicken Fajita Marinade
1 small red onion, cut into chunks
1 each red, yellow and green bell pepper, cut into chunks
1-2 cups grape tomatoes (to taste)

Steps:

  • Soak the wooden skewers for about an hour in some water before using. Preheat grill to 400 degrees. Stack marinated chicken and veggies on skewers in a random fashion. Grill for 10 minutes, flip over. Grill for 10 minutes more. Chicken will have an internal temperature of 165 degrees when cooked properly. Serve with warm tortillas and toppings of you choice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 251 calories, Carbohydrate 12 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 85 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 7 grams fat, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 32 grams protein, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 209 milligrams sodium, Sugar 2 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams unsaturated fat

CHICKEN FAJITA KABOBS



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Kabob-style chicken fajitas make for an easy, versatile meal hot off the grill.

Categories     Entree

Time 40m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 package (1 oz) Old El Paso™ original taco seasoning mix
1/4 cup canola oil
3 bell peppers, any colors you like
1 onion

Steps:

  • Cut chicken into 1-inch strips, then cut each strip into 1-inch chunks. Mix in medium bowl with taco seasoning mix and oil; set aside.
  • Cut tops and bottoms off bell peppers. Remove seeds and ribs, and cut each pepper into 1-inch chunks; set aside. Peel and cut onion into 1-inch chunks; set aside. Alternately thread chunks of seasoned chicken, bell peppers and onion onto skewers.
  • Heat gas or charcoal grill. Place skewers on grill over medium-high heat. Cover grill; cook skewers 4 to 5 minutes on each side or until chicken is no longer pink in center.
  • Serve with tortillas and any of your favorite fajita fixings or on top of a salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420, Carbohydrate 17 g, Cholesterol 95 mg, Fat 4 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 35 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 690 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 0 g

CHICKEN FAJITA KEBABS



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Weeknights just got a little more fun.

Provided by Southern Living Test Kitchen

Categories     Chicken

Time 2h30m

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

Kebab Marinade
1 tablespoon fajita seasoning
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs cut into 24 pieces
1 onion cut into 16 wedges
2 bell peppers cut into 16 pieces
8 (10-inch) skewers
chopped cilantro

Steps:

  • Combine marinade and fajita seasoning in a large bowl. Stir in boneless, skinless chicken thigh pieces, onion wedges, and bell pepper pieces. Cover; chill at least 4 hours or up to 12 hours.
  • Skewer onto 8 (10-inch) skewers. Discard marinade. Preheat grill to medium-high (400°F to 450°F). Place kebabs on oiled grates. Grill, covered, until chicken is cooked, 8 to 10 minutes, turning halfway through cook time. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro.

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