Chili Lime Grilled Chicken Skewers

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

Chicken skewers on the grill are fun to make. Perfectly seasoned, tangy, and spicy. Great alongside some portobello mushroom stacks, couscous salad, or BBQ beans.

Zesty, juicy grilled chicken skewers with chili lime seasoning are bursting with bold flavour. A great BBQ recipe for easy outdoor entertaining.

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.

Kabob recipes are always a hit with us. Have you ever tried grilled lamb koftas? 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.

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 such an easy grilled chicken recipe. 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.

Chili Lime Chicken On Skewers

For this grilled chicken recipe with chili lime flavours 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.

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.

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.

Making Grilled Chicken Skewers

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. Detailed instructions are in the recipe card below.

• 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 Kabab Variations

With very little effort, you can whip up a batch of these homemade chicken kabobs in no time. 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

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.

Next time you are tempted to buy ready-made kebobs at the store, give this simple and delicious chicken and veggie skewers recipe a try. Have fun coming up with your own creations and stop paying. Happy grilling!

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