Freezer to Grill Fajita Chicken Skewers
Freezer to grill fajita chicken skewers that can be assembled ahead, frozen, and go straight on the grill when you're ready to cook. An easy, healthy, and seriously delicious meal prep dinner recipe!
Servings: 4
Calories: 161kcal
Ingredients
- 14 oz chicken breast cut into uniform 1 inch cubes (1 lb; roughly 2 large chicken breasts)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- juice of ½ a lime
- 1 tablespoon [url]fajita seasoning∞https://sweetpeasandsaffron.com/2017/07/easy-dry-rub-recipes.html[/url]
- 3 bell peppers of different colors cut into 1 inch squares
- 1 red onion cut into 1 inch squares
Instructions
- Trim wooden skewers to fit a large freezer bag, or a re-usable storage container. Place in a bowl of water to soak for 20 or so minutes.
- Toss the chicken in olive oil, lime juice and fajita seasoning.
- Thread onto skewers in alternating order and arrange on a baking sheet.
- Freeze skewers for 3 hours or until completely solid, before transferring to either a large storage bag or re-usable storage container.
- Freeze for up to 1 month.
- To cook fresh (unfrozen)Heat barbecue over medium high heat.
- Brush skewers with an extra tablespoon of olive oil, and place over direct heat.
- Cook with lid down for 10 or so minutes, turning every 2 minutes, until cooked through.
- To cook from frozenBrush frozen skewers with an extra tablespoon of olive oil, and place over direct heat.
- Cook with the lid down for 15 or so minutes, turning every 2 minutes, until cooked through.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1/4 of batch | Calories: 161kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 87mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g