Craving bold, smoky fajita flavor without the fuss? Look no further than these grilled fajita chicken skewers!

Juicy, marinated chicken and vibrant peppers come together on the grill in under 30 minutes, delivering all the classic flavors of a sizzling fajita platter—no skillet required.

Grilled chicken skewers with homemade Fajita seasoning

Skewers (or kabobs) are one of the easiest and most fun ways to cook on the grill. Threading everything onto skewers helps hold it all together so you can get perfectly charred chicken and veggies every time. Plus, everything tastes better on a stick! 

Ingredients you’ll need to make fajita chicken skewers

(Note: The full ingredient list with exact measurements is in the recipe card below—scroll down when you’re ready to prep).

• Chicken – I like to use boneless skinless chicken breasts for this recipe, but you can substitute chicken thighs if preferred.
• Mayonnaise – Add a little mayo before seasoning to keep the grilled chicken extra juicy.
• Fajita seasoning – I used our Homemade Fajita Seasoning for this recipe, but you can use any store-bought blend that you have on hand.
• Vegetables – Use your favorite veg or what you have in the fridge. I kept it pretty simple with some green bell pepper and white onion, but the world is your oyster.

Equipment you’ll need

• Grill – any grill will work for this recipe. Gas, charcoal, pellet – whatever you have will work just fine.
• Skewers – I recommend using metal skewers like these ones, but if you need to use disposable wooden skewers that is fine too.

How to make grilled chicken skewers

1. Prep your chicken

Chop your chicken into pieces around 1” to 1-½” thick (bite-sized pieces). They don’t have to be perfect, cube it up the best you can. 

Add your cubed chicken to a mixing bowl, along with about ¼ cups of mayonnaise. Then add your seasonings and give it all a good mix. I used our homemade fajita seasoning for this recipe, but you can use any store-bought blend you have lying around. 

Once the chicken is well-coated in that mayo/seasoning mixture, you can let it sit while you chop up your vegetables.

2. Prep your veg

You can use any vegetables you like, but I kept it classic with green bell pepper and white onion.

Aim to chop your veg into bite-sized pieces, about the same size as your chicken chunks (around 1” to 1½”). Keeping everything uniform helps the skewers cook evenly. If your chicken pieces are too big, the veggies will overcook before the meat’s done.

Most veg can handle a little extra grill time, but matching sizes keeps things simple—and avoids burnt onion bits.

3. Build your skewers

Now, you can add as much or as little chicken to each skewer as you like. I typically add about 1/4lb to 1/2lb of chicken per skewer so that each one is a serving, but it’s really up to you.

The same goes for the vegetables. Add as many or as few as you like to each one and just place them in between the chicken.

Once you have your skewers assembled, they’re ready to hit the grill.

4. Fire up the grill

Fire up the grill to 400°F.

I used my Ninja FlexFlame. You can use any grill for this recipe as long as it can reach medium-high heat (around 400°F). It can be gas, charcoal, electric, or pellet. Whatever you have will work just fine. 

5. Cook your skewers

Once your grill is preheated to medium-high heat, place the skewers on the grates. You don’t need to add cooking spray, as the mayonnaise will prevent the chicken from sticking. 

Let the skewers cook for 5-7 minutes, then flip them over and cook for 5-7 minutes more.

The chicken should be lightly charred, and the vegetables just starting to get soft. You want to make sure the chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F.

The best way to check the chicken’s internal temperature is with an instant-read thermometer. I used my Thermoworks Thermapen One. It reads the temperature instantly, so there’s no waiting around and no overcooking that meat.

How to serve these grilled chicken Skewers 

My favorite way to serve these fajita skewers is on top of Mexican rice. The flavorful chicken and vegetables drip down into the rice, creating an extra layer of flavor!

Then you just need to add some toppings:

• Guacamole
• Sour cream
• Fast smoked salsa
• Fresh pico de galo
• Salsa verde
• A squeeze of lime juice

Another great way to serve these is alongside tortillas so guests can make their fajitas or tacos. They also make a great addition to your favorite burrito bowl or salad. 

Try these other grilled skewer recipes

Grilled Garlic Parmesan Steak Bites

Grilled Garlic Shrimp Skewers

Grilled Steak Kabobs

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Grilled Fajita Chicken Skewers

Juicy grilled chicken, colorful peppers, and bold fajita spices come together on skewers for an easy, flavor-packed meal.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Mexican

Prep Time 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes minutes

Total Time 35 minutes minutes

Servings 4

Calories 373kcal

Author Breanna Stark

Ingredients

• 2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts cubed
• ¼ cup mayonnaise
• 2 tbsp homemade fajita seasoning
• 1 green bell pepper cubed
• 1 white onion

Instructions

• Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
• Chop your chicken breasts into small pieces, about 1 to 1-½” thick, bite size.
• Chop your bell pepper and onion into similar size pieces, about 1 to 1-½” wide.
• Transfer the cubed chicken into a mixing bowl and add the mayonnaise and fajita seasoning. Mix until well-coated.
• Add the marinated chicken and chopped vegetables to the skewers.
• Place the skewers on the grill's grates and cook for 5-7 minutes per side until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and the vegetables are soft.
• Remove from the grill and serve immediately.

Notes

If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes prior to cooking.

Nutrition

Calories: 373kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 151mg | Sodium: 455mg | Potassium: 934mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 305IU | Vitamin C: 29mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg