Grilled Chicken Fajita Kabobs

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Chicken Kabobs – fajita style chicken kabobs seasoned with a spicy, easy marinade. Prep ahead for a quick, simple meal come dinnertime on the grill!

grilled chicken kabobs

Grilled Chicken Kabobs

We love grilling anything and everything during the hot summer months. These Grilled Chicken Fajita Kabobs are a family favorite recipe and always a hit at all of our summer BBQ’s. This easy chicken kabob recipe is perfect for summertime. Get out the grill and get grilling! What are you waiting for? We have to make the most of summer!

grilled chicken kabobs with spicy chicken kabob marinade

Chicken Kabob Marinade

We love making kabobs because you can prepare them in advance and throw them on the grill when you are ready. These Grilled Chicken Kabobs have a spicy marinade that is easy to make.  The chicken kabob marinade is largely made from ingredients you’ll likely have on-hand, and the kabobs can marinate for as little as an hour or up to 8 hours.  The onion and red, yellow, and green bell peppers add great color and flavor to the kabobs.

If you are using wooden skewers make sure you soak them in water 20 minutes before putting them on the grill.

The chicken kabobs cook up in no time and are perfect for summer BBQ’s. They are fun to serve and fun to eat! Feel free to mix up to add other vegetables if you have them on hand. Mushrooms, zucchini, and cherry tomatoes would be a great addition.

To eat, remove the chicken and veggies from the skewer and enjoy! You are going to love these easy chicken kabobs. They will be a summer favorite!

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grilled chicken kabobs with fajita-style marinade

Grilled Chicken Fajita Kabobs

Chicken fajitas on the grill make a great summer meal and they are easy to make!
5 from 3 votes

Ingredients
  

For the Fajita Marinade:

For the Kabobs:

  • 1 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into ¾ inch pieces
  • 1 red onion cut into ¾ inch pieces
  • 1 red pepper cut into ¾ inch pieces
  • 1 yellow pepper cut into ¾ inch pieces
  • 1 green pepper cut into ¾ inch pieces

Instructions
 

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, oregano, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
  • Place the chicken in Ziploc bag with the fajita marinade. Seal the bag and make sure all of the chicken pieces are well coated. Place the bag in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour and up to 8 hours.
  • When ready to cook, preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Thread marinated chicken, onion, and peppers onto skewers. Discard leftover marinade.
  • Lightly oil the grill grate. Place the kabobs on the grill, cover, and cook until the chicken is opaque throughout, about 8-12 minutes, turning once or twice during cooking. Transfer to a warmed platter and serve immediately.
  • Note-if using wooden skewers soak them in water 20 minutes before using.

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I'm Maria and my husband is Josh. We share a love of cooking, baking, and entertaining. We enjoy creating recipes that are simple, fresh, and family friendly. We love sitting around the table with good food, good conversation, and good friends and family! Our kitchen is always open!
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  1. African chicken from Nigella Lawsons book, along with with the Bushs Bourbon beans. Why…we had it today for Labor Day!

  2. We love to grill chicken bombs and serve them with Bush’s Black Bean Fiesta with a little jalapeno added in. We enjoy spicy food so this has been a favorite this summer!

  3. It is really funny but the hubs and I have been trying to eat Paleo, and I haven’t once thought of shikabobs… sp? This is a great giveaway, thanks for the chance to enter

  4. I’d love grilling steak, just seasoned with salt and pepper, and serving it with the Texas Ranchero beans.

  5. I’d have to do my go-to grilling fav – my Anyday Kabobs. I just do a light marinade of olive oil, salt, pepper, fresh garlic, fresh ginger and put it on chicken or steak and a variety of veggies (bell peppers, red onions, zucchini for the staples, and whatever else sounds good). It’s so easy and they always turn out great. I think I’d pair with the Bush’s Traditional Smokehouse Grillin’ Beans as I am in love with all things smoked and it would still keep it simple.

  6. Any bad effects if I marinate overnight? Just read this more closely and saw 1-8hrs. It’s already in fridge for dinner tomorrow….
    Thanks!

  7. 5 stars
    Tried this (as I’m in the UK in lockdown!) on Saturday night. I think might just be the tastiest thing I’ve ever eaten! I served the grilled meat and veg with spicy Mexican rice and a mixed dip of hot salsa and guacamole. I marinaded the chicken for about 5 hours. Incredible!

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