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!
Sam | Ahead of Thyme
Wow these chicken skewers look gorgeous! I am loving all the flavours you have put together in the marinade. We are hosting a barbecue next weekend and I think these might just make it on the menu!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
The chili lime seasoning is amazing paired with chicken. These are super easy to make, and always a hit with the guests.
Jo
What can be more perfect to serve on BBQ party than this chicken skewers with perfect flavors that screams summer all the way! Love this, it looks so delicious!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
ENJOY…hope you give these a try soon.
Julie
We love grilling all summer long and chicken is so easy and quick. My kids love spicy food, so I’m sure they’ll really like the chilies in here!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
I think it is great you kids love spice. I’m positive these will be a hit in your house too.
Amanda
These chicken skewers are the perfect summer meal, and I love this kick from the chili lime seasoning. This recipe will be great for the 4th of July!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
ENJOY..the best part is you can make them ahead of time…and they will be ready to throw on the grill.
jagruti
Chilli and lime what a great addition to this recipe, perfect BBQ party dish that can be enjoyed without any guilt.
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
The seasoning works really well on these chicken skewers. Enjoy!
Amy
These look fantastic! We love to bbq. So this is going into our meal plan for this week to try on the grill. Can’t wait!!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
We love grilling season too. These chicken skewers are always a hit.
Jacqueline Debono
I love how colourful these chicken skewers look. I love kababs on the grill in summer. Can’t wait to make these! Pinning for later!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
Hope you give these chicken skewers are try soon.
Sara
Such a gorgeous and healthy alternative for dinner! I love how many flavors are on these skewers; and that they are primarily vegetable and protein. What a perfect recipe to add to our weekly rotation!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
Yup you could really make a meal on this grilled chicken skewers alone. ENJOY!
Kelly Anthony
This is SO perfect for a summer BBQ! I was so glad to see it’s so easy to make! I always get super intimidated when it comes to the grill!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
Grilling is super easy, and these grilled chicken skewers are sure to be a hit in your house too.
Mama Maggie's Kitchen
This looks insanely, incredibly good. Yummy!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
These are super easy to make, and always a hit at bbq parties.
Toni | Boulder Locavore
This is awesome! Adding this to our weekend plans!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
ENJOY…happy grilling. These are always a hit.
Anne Lawton
This looks perfect for the summer! And I agree chili lime and chicken go together. This will be on my dinner table a lot this summer
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
ENJOY…we will be having our fair share too. The perfect way to feed a crowd.
Dana
I absolutely love skewers like this! Perfect summer dinner. Especially when you want something light yet substantial. And I love that you can use your own harvest if you have a garden going!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
So many pluses with the chicken skewers. Easy to make and fun to eat. Perfect for parties…what more could we ask for?
Trish Bozeman
These kabobs are amazing with that chili lime seasoning! We love grilling like this in the summer and we do it often. My toddler really enjoys adding veggies to skewers and we usually add pineapple that he really likes on there. Thanks for the great recipe!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
You can’t go wrong with meat and veggies, no matter how you skewer it. ENJOY!
Jenni LeBaron
Skewers are such a fantastic and fun way to summer bbq. I love that you can make each one a little bit different and basically stack your whole meal on the skewers – veggies and all! These look delicious, healthy, and perfect for summer days!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
No need to pay the high prices in the store. These are easy to make ahead of time…ready for popping on the grill.