Cilantro-and-Lime Marinated Chicken Fajita Kebabs
Enjoy flavorful chicken kebabs marinated in fresh cilantro and lime, grilled to perfection for a delicious meal.
Ingredients
Marinade
- 1/2 cup coarsely chopped cilantro leaves and tender stems
- 1/3 cup lime juice (from about 6 limes)
- 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, peeled
- 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1.5 teaspoons ground cumin
- 0.75 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 large red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 large green bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 large white onion, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes and separated into 3-layer segments
Instructions
- Blend cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, garlic, brown sugar, salt, cumin, and red pepper flakes until smooth.
- Marinate chicken in the mixture for 1-5 hours in the refrigerator.
- If using wooden skewers, soak in water 30 minutes before grilling.
- Thread chicken, peppers, and onion onto skewers. Grill until browned and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Let rest for 5 minutes, then serve immediately.
Notes
Marinate the chicken for at least 1 hour for best flavor.