Grilled Chicken Fajita Skewers
Scrumptious Grilled Chicken Fajita Skewers are a fast fun dinner! Flavorful and juicy, these skewers are ready to grill in just minutes!
I’ve said it before, and I’ll repeat it: food on a stick is just more fun! Especially an easy, delicious Mexican recipe like these Grilled Chicken Fajita Skewers!
Tender bites of mouth-watering chicken plus your favorite colorful fajita veggies, like red onion and various colors of bell pepper, seasoned, skewered, and grilled to golden, juicy perfection—they’re faji-tastic!
Fajita Kabobs are a Healthy, Easy Meal!
We love everything about this Chicken Fajita Skewer recipe! It’s low-fat, low-calorie, loaded with protein and veggies! Plus, it’s keto-friendly and naturally gluten-free!
Even better, this is super simple to prepare! Simply cut the chicken and vegetables into bite-sized pieces, coat with the spice mix, thread the skewers, and throw on the grill for 8-10 minutes! The result is an easy, amazing dinner!
Other Recipes to Serve Fajita Chicken Skewers
- Mexican Mango Rice Salad is an easy summer side dish with fajitas. It’s like traditional Mexican rice but with a fruity twist!
- Skinny Mexican Street Corn is colorful, fresh, and, oh my goodness, so incredibly delicious! It’s one of my favorite summertime sides!
Ingredients
Chicken: Chicken breast works best for recipes that use skewers!
Veggies: Since these are fajita shish kabobs, you’ll need red, yellow, and green bell peppers and red onion. You could also add mushrooms, jalapenos, or poblano peppers.
Seasoning: Bring in the Mexican flavors here: chili powder, garlic powder, cumin and salt.
How to Make Grilled Chicken Fajita Skewers
STEP ONE: Combine the seasonings – cumin, garlic powder, chili powder, and 1/2 tsp salt in a large bowl.
STEP TWO: Toss in the uncooked chicken cubes and coat them completely.
STEP THREE: Add the chicken and veggies to the skewers, alternating ingredients so each skewer has a variety of colors and flavors. Sprinkle a dash more salt over the skewers.
STEP FOUR: Grill the skewers on each side for 4-5 minutes over medium-high heat until the chicken is thoroughly cooked.
STEP FIVE: Serve with tortillas, Mexican rice, and all your favorite fajita toppings!
Tips for Success
- Metal skewers work best, but if you want to use wooden shish kabob sticks, soak them in cold water for half an hour before adding your meat and veggies. This prevents them from burning on the grill.
- If time allows, season the meat, cover it, and refrigerate it for an hour before threading it onto the skewers.
- Chicken thighs can work (they taste great!), but be aware they are more prone to fall off the skewers.
- Add a fourth of a lime to the middle of each skewer for a fresh, tangy burst of flavor!
What’s the Difference between Fajitas and Tacos?
Tacos and fajitas have many similarities, like the choice of chicken, beef, or shrimp, plus optional toppings like cheese, tomatoes, sour cream, and guacamole. Both can be wrapped in a corn or flour tortilla (though fajitas are always soft-shelled).
The basic differences are that 1) Tacos come already in a tortilla or crispy shell, whereas fajitas come out on a sizzling plate – super hot – and you assemble them yourself! And 2) Fajitas have more vegetable options, specifically larger slices of onion and peppers, and 3) The seasoning is somewhat different. Taco seasoning is loaded with chili powder and oregano (so it tends to be spicier), and the rich cumin flavor gives fajitas their unique flavor.
Can I Make Fajita Skewers in the Oven?
You betcha! Chicken fajita skewers or Mexican Kabobs can easily be made in the oven when it’s easier for you! Preheat your oven to BROIL. Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray. Lay your loaded skewers evenly on the pan and broil for 10 minutes, flipping the kabobs halfway through the cooking time. They’ll be juicy and delicious!
Other Mouthwatering Mexican Chicken Recipes!
- Chicken Soft Tacos
- Slow Cooker Chicken Taquitos
- Chicken Enchilada Casserole
- Mexican Chicken Empanadas
- Easy Chicken Enchiladas
- Slow Cooker Chipotle Ranch Chicken
*This post was originally posted on 07/11/2016.
Grilled Chicken Fajita Skewers
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast cut into 1-inch cubes
- 3 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 tablespoons ground cumin
- ½ tablespoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt plus more to taste
- 1 green bell pepper cored and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 red bell pepper cored and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 yellow bell pepper cored and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 red onion peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, mix together the chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, and salt.
- Add the cubed chicken to the spice mix and toss until well-coated.
- Assemble the skewers by alternating between chicken, peppers, and onions until each skewer is filled. Sprinkle a little more salt over skewers.
- Grill the skewers over medium-high heat for 4-5 minutes per side or until the chicken is cooked through (165 degrees F internal temperature).
- Remove from the grill and serve with Mexican rice, tortillas, sour cream, salsa, guacamole, and anything else you like on your fajitas!
