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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Grilled Chili Lime Chicken Skewers
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)
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!
penelopi
These type skewers are a typical dish in Greece! We have them in a lot of Greek restaurants and as Greeks we love them! 🙂
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
They are so great, and perfect for summer entertaining.
Natalie
I absolutely love how these sounds. They are perfectly flavored and just delicious looking. I love surprising my family with new recipes when we make BBQ. I can’t wait to surprise them with these delicious skewers.
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
These are perfect for bbq parties. Always a hit with the guests.
Debra
I made these today for Fathers Day BBQ…delish! The chicken marinade was so tasty and I loved how easy it was. I left the chicken marinading for about 2 hours because I got busy. Everyone commented on how colorful and delish the kabobs were. I’ll definitely make them again.
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
Thank you so much for swinging back to let me know. So glad your guests enjoyed these.
Lois Christensen
The combination of chili and lime sounds so delicious! Definitely need to try this soon!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
It is so good…the perfect seasoning for chicken.
Daniela
These skewers look delicious! Chili and lime is one of my favorite combinations, so I can’t wait to give them a try. I would probably try a few different veggie and fruit combos, like red onion and pineapple or even nectarines. Thank you for the great recipe!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
Have fun and create the kebabs that are perfect for you.
Sarah
I love grilling!! It’s one of my favorite ways to cook, and your kabobs look so good 🙂 I love that you use double-pronged skewers, I definitely need to try those since it can get frustrating when food rolls around on regular skewers
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
YES the double-pronged skewers are a must…no more rolling food.
Arlene Mobley
I am always looking for new ways to season my grilled chicken. This looks like a flavor combo I need to try!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
Grilled chicken is always a hit at bbq parties.
Marisa F. Stewart
As far as we’re concerned, grilling is a way of life for us. We grill our meat every chance we get. The kabobs look so good and I love that you get your veggies along with the chicken. And you are so right, buying the kabobs pre-made is so expensive and it’s easy to make them up at home. I’ve got to make this recipe this weekend.
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
This is always a hit at bbq parties. Easy to make and so much cheaper than buying them at the grocery store or butchers.
Veena Azmanov
This is surely the best option for a party. Looks delicious and flavorful and perfect combination too.
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
Grilled chicken skewers are always a welcome at bbq parties. Hope you give this recipe a try.
Sandra Shaffer
We love spicy foods, so the seasoning was perfect for us. We are planning on making this again for our neighborhood cookout. Thanks for an easy and tasty recipe!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
You are welcome. This recipe is always a hit at bbq parties. ENJOY!
Denise
That chili lime seasoning sound incredible! I am thinking of what else I can use it on. The kabobs look perfect!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
It’s all up to your imagination…have fun in the kitchen. I love experimenting with recipes.
Cookilicious
I am hungry just looking at these pics! They look so appetizing!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
Thanks so much. Hope you give these chicken skewers are try. They are delicious.
Denise
This looks amazingly delicious, and that chili lime marinade sounds so good. I would give this 5 stars, but your site won’t let me.
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
That is weird…I will see what is happening. The chili lime is so good with chicken. Hope you give these a try.
Jolina
Perfect timing! We’re having friends over and have no idea what to serve yet. I think this will definitely make the cut. We don’t have avocado oil though. Can we use olive oil (or canola??) instead?
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
YES by all means…I just love avocado for the “high heat” rating it has. Any oil will work great on these chicken skewers. Hope we get some nice weather…but it does not sound like it so far.
Chris Collins
These are absolutely perfect for grilling season! Can’t wait to give them a go!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
They are so easy to make. We love them.