Grilled Chicken Fajita Skewers

1 hour
20 minutes Prep Time
15 minutes Cook Time
10 Servings

Easy chicken fajitas that cook on the grill! Skewers of juicy chicken, tomatoes, peppers, and onions grilled to perfection. You can drop them in warm tortillas or eat right off of the skewer.

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup lime juice, about 6 limes
  • 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 pounds chicken thighs, or chicken breast cut into 1 1/2″ chunks

  • 1 can Redpack® Whole Peeled Plum Tomatoes 28 oz, drained

  • 1 large red bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1 1/2″ pieces
  • 1 large green bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1 1/2″ pieces
  • 1 large sweet onion, peeled and cut into 1 1/2″ pieces
  • Wooden skewers, that have been soaked in water for 30 minutes or longer

Instructions

Step one

To make the marinade whisk together cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, garlic, brown sugar, salt, black pepper, and cumin in small bowl until well combined.

Step two

Place chicken cubes in large resealable plastic bag and pour in marinade. Remove as much air as possible and seal. Place in refrigerator for 1-5 hours.

Step three

Thread skewers by alternating with chicken, tomato, peppers and onion until all ingredients are used.

Step four

Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Place skewers over direct heat and grill 3-4 minutes per side until chicken is cooked through and veggies have a nice char. Remove from heat and let rest 5 minutes before serving.

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