Chicken Fajita Skewers

All the classic fajita flavors threaded onto skewers and grilled to smoky perfection. Alternating pieces of spiced chicken, bell peppers, and red onions make for a fun, hand-held dinner. Serve them with a side of guacamole or sour cream for dipping.

Prep 13 minCook 39 minTotal 52 minUpdated Jul 3, 202652 minHigh ProteinGluten Free

All the classic fajita flavors threaded onto skewers and grilled to smoky perfection. Alternating pieces of spiced chicken, bell peppers, and red onions make for a fun, hand-held dinner. Serve them with a side of guacamole or sour cream for dipping.

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp Sunflower Seed Oil
  • 1 cup Lime Juice
  • 1/2 tsp Dried Oregano
  • 1 oz Chicken Breast Fillet
  • 1/4 tsp Red Bell Pepper
  • 1/4 medium Red Onion
  • 1 tbsp Sour Cream
  • 1/4 cup Brown Rice, cooked
  • 1/4 tsp Salt and Pepper

Instructions

  1. For the marinade, combine the sunflower seed oil, lime juice, oregano, crushed red peppers, salt and pepper in a large bowl.
  2. Cut the chicken into equal, bite-sized pieces, combine with the marinade and marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
  3. Prepare the grill with direct, medium heat.
  4. In the meantime, cut the bell peppers in half, remove the seeds and cut into equal, bite-sized pieces.
  5. Peel and quarter the onions.
  6. Alternate threading the chicken, bell pepper and onion pieces onto wood or metal skewers.
  7. Grill for approx. 12 minutes, regularly turning the skewers, until the meat has thoroughly cooked.
  8. Serve the skewers with sour cream, and enjoy with rice.

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