Yogurt Marinated Fajita Lime Chicken Kebobs

Yogurt Marinated Fajita Lime Chicken Kebobs

Chicken kebabs marinated in a yogurt lime sauce that help to not only make them tender and juicy, but also extremely flavorful. Easy to make and can be ready in 20 minutes!

 Course Appetizer, Main Dish

 Cuisine Mexican

 Prep Time 10 minutes

 Cook Time 12 minutes

 Marinating Time 2 hours

 Total Time 22 minutes

 Servings 6 kebabs

 Calories 194 kcal

 Author Samantha Buckner

Ingredients

·         1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs

·         2 bell peppers cut into 1" chunks

·         1 large red onion cut into 1" chunks

·         1 large zucchini cut into thin slices (not too thin)

Marinade:

·         7 oz container of 2% plain greek yogurt (I used Fage brand)

·         1.5 tbsp olive oil

·         1 medium lime juiced, approx. 3-4 tbsp

·         1/2 tbsp chili powder

·         1/4 tsp smoked paprika

·         1/2 tsp garlic powder

·         1/8 tsp black pepper or to taste

·         1/4 tsp salt or to taste

·         1 tsp ground cumin

·         1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)

Creamy Cilantro Lime Sauce:

·         1/4 cup regular cream cheese

·         2 scallions chopped, root end removed

·         1/4 tsp salt or to taste

·         1/8 tsp black pepper or to taste

·         1 medium lime juiced (approximately 3-4 tbsp)

·         1/4 cup cashew milk or milk or choice

·         2 cloves garlic minced

·         1 cup fresh cilantro leaves

Garnishment:

·         freshly chopped cilantro

·         crushed red pepper flakes optional

·         lime juice freshly squeezed

Instructions

1.     Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and place into a large ziplock bag or storing container.

2.     In a small mixing bowl, combine the ingredients for the marinade listed above. Stir well to thoroughly combine. Add to the bag with the chicken. You can either use a spoon to toss the chicken to coat or seal the bag and give it a good shake.

3.     Place the chicken into the refrigerator to marinade a minimum of 2 hours to overnight.

4.     While the chicken is marinading, prepare the Creamy Cilantro Lime Sauce by combining all ingredients (minus the scallions and cilantro) into a food processor or blender. Puree until creamy. Add in the chopped scallions and cilantro. Process until  it reaches a creamy consistency. Place into a sealed container into the refrigerator until ready to use.

Kebab Cooking Tips:

·         Chicken thighs are a more tender, juicy cut of chicken. You can swap for chicken breast or do a half and half of chicken breast and chicken thighs. I used thighs and recommend trying this recipe with them.

·         Soak wooden skewers in water 20-30 minutes prior to adding the chicken and vegetables. This will help prevent them from burning or catching fire on the grill.

·         Pressed for time? Marinade the chicken the night before or a minimum of 2 hours. The longer the better.

·         If using zucchini squash, be sure to not

Source   https://www.withpeanutbutterontop.com

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