Get ready to transform your ordinary grilling experience into a flavor explosion with these mouthwatering Chicken Fajita Skewers! Imagine tender, perfectly seasoned chicken cubes dancing alongside vibrant bell peppers and caramelized onions, all charred to smoky perfection. This isn't just another recipe – it's a fiesta on a stick that will transport your taste buds straight to the heart of Mexico, without ever leaving your backyard grill.
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
Cuisine: Mexican
Serves: 8-10 skewers
Ingredients
- boneless, skinless chicken breast
- bell peppers
- onions
- fajita seasoning
- tortillas
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken by cutting boneless, skinless chicken breasts into 1-inch cubes. Ensure all pieces are roughly the same size for even cooking.
- Slice bell peppers (red, green, and yellow for color variety) and onions into similar-sized chunks that will easily thread onto skewers.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine chicken cubes with fajita seasoning. Thoroughly coat each piece, ensuring even distribution of spices. Let marinate for 15 minutes at room temperature.
- If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes prior to prevent burning during grilling.
- Alternate threading chicken, bell pepper, and onion pieces onto each skewer, creating a colorful and balanced arrangement.
- Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (around 400°F/204°C).
- Lightly oil the grill grates to prevent sticking. Place prepared skewers on the grill.
- Grill skewers for 4-5 minutes per side, rotating to ensure even cooking and nice char marks. Chicken should reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- While skewers are grilling, warm tortillas on the grill or in a separate pan for 30 seconds on each side.
- Remove skewers from grill and let rest for 2-3 minutes to allow juices to redistribute.
- Serve hot skewers with warm tortillas, allowing guests to slide ingredients off the stick and create their own fajitas.
- Optional: Serve with additional garnishes like sour cream, guacamole, salsa, or chopped cilantro.
Tips
- Marination Magic: Let your chicken sit in the fajita seasoning for at least 15 minutes to ensure deep, robust flavor penetration.
- Skewer Smartly: Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes to prevent them from burning during grilling.
- Even Sizing Matters: Cut chicken, peppers, and onions into uniform pieces to guarantee consistent cooking.
- Temperature is Key: Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches the safe internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Rest and Redistribute: Allow skewers to rest for 2-3 minutes after grilling to let juices redistribute, ensuring maximum tenderness.
- Grill Prep: Lightly oil grill grates to prevent sticking and achieve those beautiful char marks.
- Bonus Tip: Experiment with different colored bell peppers for a visually stunning presentation that's as Instagram-worthy as it is delicious!
Nutrition Facts
Calories: kcal
Carbohydrates: g
Protein: g
Fat: g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: mg
