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    Home » Recipes » BBQ Cooking & Baking

    Grilled Chili Lime Chicken Skewers

    June 20, 2023 *Updated* June 20, 2023 / By: Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy 190 Comments

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    Grilled Chili Lime Chicken Skewers are perfect for backyard feasts. Cooking chicken on the grill is a summer staple, especially bbq chicken kabobs.

    This easy grilled skewered chicken recipe is fun to make. Perfectly seasoned, tangy, and spicy. Great alongside some portobello mushroom stacks.

    Grilled Chili Lime Chicken Skewers ready to eat.

    We can never get enough grilling season around here. I know you can grill in the winter (and we do). There is something about summer grilling that is so much more enjoyable. For one thing, it is the nice warm weather. The backyard bbq parties would be a little cold in the winter months.

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    My husband loves to bbq so much that we have two grills, one gas, and one charcoal. He certainly loves experimenting with both, and hey he has me in the kitchen to give him something to experiment with. Never a shortage of ideas in this house.

    RECIPE and INSTRUCTIONS for these succulent chili lime chicken kabobs can be found at the bottom of this post.

    A platter of chicken skewers right off the grill.

    Kabob recipes are always a hit with us. So many variations that you can never get tired of eating them. You can just about choose any meat, fish, veggie, or fruit and come up with loads of combinations and grill till your heart’s (or stomach’s) content.

    Have you ever tried grilled lamb koftas?

    You see kabobs already made up in the meat section of the grocery store. They are so easy to do, so you don’t need to spend the high price they charge in the store. With a few ingredients and a little effort, you will become a kabob pro in no time.

    Honestly, this is one of the best grilled chicken skewer recipes you can make. Succulent pieces of chicken breast, with a bold and flavourful spice profile. Play with the ingredients and make your favourite combination of meat and veggies.

    Speaking of chicken recipes, have you tried Crispy Baked Chicken Drumsticks? Super crispy skin chicken baked in the oven. You really need to check the post for the secret ingredients. I know it will be a hit in your house.

    Raw boneless, skinless chicken breasts on a cutting board

    Ingredients For Chicken Skewers

    For this chicken with chili and lime recipe, you will need:

    • boneless, skinless chicken breasts
    • bell peppers
    • mushrooms
    • cocktail tomatoes
    • zucchini
    • chili lime seasoning
    • avocado oil

    Pretty basic ingredients right? All that is involved in preparing this recipe is cutting, and placing the meat and veggies on a skewer.

    I like to marinate my chunks of chicken for at least an hour before I load them onto the skewers. You don’t have to do this step. I find it helps that wonderful chili lime seasoning really flavour the meat.

    Alternatively, you can also use this Rockin’ Meat Marinade for the chicken. If you really want to add some bold and smokey flavour this special marinade infused with coffee and cocoa is fantastic.

    Raw cubed chicken in a bowl with chili lime seasoning.

    *(affiliate) Chili lime seasoning is so good. Have you used it before? Chicken and lime is such a great flavour combination. The fiery chili along with the zesty citrus from the lime creates a tantalizing and vibrant taste experience. This seasoning can be on the spicy side, so you may need to adjust it according to your taste.

    Chicken skewers getting made ready to grill.

    For the skewers, you can choose stainless steel (which are reusable), or you can purchase single-use bamboo. We love these *(affiliate) double-pronged skewers. The food doesn’t roll around when you turn them while cooking.

    Preparing Chili Lime Chicken Skewers

    With very little effort, you can whip up a batch of these homemade chicken kabobs in no time. Detailed instructions are in the recipe card below.

    BONUS these can be made ahead of time (just like buying them in the store) ready and waiting till it is time to grill. That is perfect for allowing time to marinate.

    • cut and marinate the chicken chunks with the chili lime seasoning
    • cut veggies into nice big chunks
    • you can leave mushrooms and cherry tomatoes whole
    • place the veggies and chili lime chicken chunks on the skewers
    • alternate a few pieces of veggies and a chunk of chicken
    • place in the fridge until ready to grill

    Alternate the veggies and chunks of chicken on the skewers in no particular order. I like to place either a mushroom or tomato at the very end (which makes for a nice presentation). Be sure not to crowd the skewer too tightly. You need some space for the heat to cook everything evenly.

    Chicken Kebab Variations

    In this recipe, I used chicken breasts. Skinless, boneless chicken thighs are a great alternative.

    As far as veggies go, you can just about use anything that can be placed on a skewer. I try to keep the size of veggies as uniform as possible (which is not always possible). Trying to get everything cooked evenly at the same time is key. 

    Try some: 

    • red onion
    • cucumber
    • some jalapenos for added heat
    • mini potatoes
    Chili lime chicken skewers are ready for the grill.

    How long does it take to grill chicken skewers?

    The internal temperature of the chicken should be 165º F. These chicken skewers took about 30 minutes at medium heat.

    You don’t want to burn the veggies, as they will certainly cook faster than the meat. Be sure to turn the kabobs every 5 minutes or so. Keep the lid of the bbq closed while grilling to keep in the heat and cook things evenly.

    You are looking for juicy chunks of bbq chicken and nicely cooked veggies (I like mine on the crunchy side). The tomatoes will always be soft and juicy.

    Once done, remove the grilled chicken skewers to a serving platter. Squeeze on some fresh lime juice. SERVE!

    Looking for a couple of sides to go with grilled chicken skewers?

    Garlic Scapes are fantastic. This Potato Salad Roundup has lots of great ideas. How about a salad with snap peas? Crisp and refreshing.

    Grilled Balsamic Strawberries are a simple and stunning dessert.

    Start your party with Shishito Peppers. Sure to be a hit with your guests.

    Love kabobs? Give these a try:

    • Lemon and Dill Salmon Kabobs
    • Grilled Venison Kabobs
    Chicken kabobs with chili lime seasoning.

    Next time you are tempted to buy ready-made kebobs at the store, give this simple and delicious chili lime chicken recipe a try.

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    Have fun coming up with your own creations and stop paying. Happy grilling!

    Chili and Lime BBQ Chicken Skewers
    Grilled Chili Lime Chicken Skewers ready to eat.

    Grilled Chili Lime Chicken Skewers

    These grilled Chili Lime Chicken Kabobs are perfect for bbq parties all summer long. Chicken with chili lime seasoning creates a flavour explosion of tangy and heat.
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    Course: BBQ, Main Course
    Cuisine: American, Canadian
    Keyword: kabobs
    Prep Time: 1 hour hour 30 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Marinating Time: 1 hour hour
    Total Time: 1 hour hour 30 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 234kcal
    Author: Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

    Ingredients

    • 1 pound chicken breasts (boneless/skinless)
    • 8 ounces zucchini (thickly sliced)
    • 4 ounces cocktail tomatoes (left whole)
    • 6 ounces bell peppers (cut into large chunks)
    • 4 ounces mushrooms (either whole or cut in ½)
    • 2 teaspoons Chili lime seasoning
    • 2 tablespoons avocado oil (divided)
    • 1 Lime (for garnish) (quartered)
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    Instructions

    To Marinate the Chicken:

    • Cut into chunks (about 1-inch size) and place in a bowl.
    • Coat with 1 tbsp. of avocado oil.
    • Add chili-lime seasoning, and mix to coat evenly.
    • Place in fridge to marinate (for 1 hour or longer).

    To Assemble the Skewers:

    • While the chicken is marinating, wash and cut veggies into chunks.
    • Skewer on meat and veggies (alternating groups of veggies between the pieces of meat).

    To Grill:

    • Preheat grill to medium (about 325º F).
    • Using the remaining oil, coat the grill before placing on the kabobs.
    • Cook until your desired level of doneness (turning ¼ turn every 5 minutes).
    • Chicken is done when the temperature reaches 165º F.
    • Transfer cooked kabobs onto a serving platter.
    • Squeeze the fresh lime juice and add garnish. Enjoy!

    Nutrition Information

    Calories: 234kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 143mg | Potassium: 853mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 2185IU | Vitamin C: 77.7mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1.5mg

    Notes

    These skewers can be made ahead of time and placed in the fridge till ready to grill.
    You can use any combination of veggies you like. 
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    Comments

    1. Amy Liu Dong

      July 03, 2023 at 2:01 am

      This chicken skewer is a perfect dish to prepare this summer days. It is so easy and it is also delicious!

      Reply
      • Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

        July 03, 2023 at 9:13 am

        We all need easy dishes for summer eating. Enjoy!

    2. Dee

      July 03, 2023 at 12:35 am

      Ooooh…Great summertime grilling recipe. These will be great for my upcoming get together.

      Reply
      • Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

        July 03, 2023 at 9:13 am

        Grilled chicken skewers are perfect for outdoor parties all summer long.

    3. Monica

      July 02, 2023 at 10:47 pm

      So delicious and easy to make! Chili lime seasoning is such a favorite here. I love it on these chicken skewers and it’s perfect for sprinkling on a few veggies to enjoy on the side, too.

      Reply
      • Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

        July 03, 2023 at 9:14 am

        We love the chili lime seasoning on this grilled chicken recipe.

    4. Enriqueta E Lemoine

      July 02, 2023 at 9:53 pm

      These grilled chicken skewers are so good that I’m making them again this coming Fourth of July!

      Reply
      • Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

        July 03, 2023 at 9:14 am

        Happy 4th of July, enjoy these chili lime chicken skewers.

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