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 chicken recipe is fun to make. Chili lime seasoned chunks of chicken and veggies placed on skewers then cooked on the grill. Perfect alongside portobello mushroom stacks.
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.
My husband loves to bbq so much 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 to make these homemade chicken kebabs can be found at the bottom of this post.
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 hearts (or stomachs) 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 EASIEST grilled chicken skewer recipes you can make. Play with the ingredients and make your favourtie 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.
Shopping List Ingredients
For this chicken kabob 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.
*(affiliate) Chili lime seasoning is so good. Have you used it before? Chicken and lime is such a great flavour combination. Chili lime chicken tacos are delicious. This seasoning can be on the spicy side, so you may need to adjust according to your taste.
For the skewers, you can choose stainless steel (which are reusable), or you can purchase single-use bamboo. We LOVE *(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 (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
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?
Grilled 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 Grilled Shishito Peppers. Sure to be a hit with your guests.
Love grilled kabobs? Give these a try:
Next time you are tempted to buy ready-made kebobs at the store, give this grilled chicken 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!!
LaKita
Love grilling and these are perfect for the summer. I am also currently obsessed with chili lime seasoning so this is just the recipe that I need!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
Chili lime seasoning is so good. Hope you give this a try soon.
Debbie
This was our Father’s day lunch and they are fabulous . The marinade was the perfect balance of flavors and went so well with the veggies. These Grilled Chili Lime Chicken Skewers will be a stable at our house for the rest of the summer.
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
Sounds like a great lunch to me. These are crowd-pleasing for sure.
Paige
These are perfect for this time of year! I’m going to keep this recipe handy!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
ENJOY….perfect for backyard grilling and bbq parties.
Marwin Brown
These skewers look so vibrant and flavorful! The lime is a great touch as well
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
Filled with chicken and veggies….perfect for grill season.
Kushigalu
These skewers are so flavorful and delicious. What a great recipe to try this summer. I love the combo here.
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
Thanks so much. Hope you enjoy them as much as we do.
Tatiana
Absolutely delicious recipe, Gloria! Chili and lime are fantastic together. I’m so happy I found this recipe just in time for Friday’s BBQ, everyone loved it!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
You are so welcome. Glad they were a hit at your party.
Erin
I didn’t know double-pronged skewers were a thing! How cool. And I love that these chicken skewers can be made ahead of time! Such a time saver.
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
YES, double-pronged skewers rock!! No more things falling off into the grill.
Sara
What an easy and SUPER delicious grilling recipe! We hadn’t made kebabs yet this year, but this was the perfect recipe for it. The chili lime seasoning is AMAZING, and I like my veggies on the crisper side too, so this recipe is just perfect!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
Thanks so much. We really enjoy this recipe all season long. A true crowd-pleaser.
Stephanie
These chili lime grilled chicken skewers were delicious. I love the combinations of chili and lime together my favorite.
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
So glad you enjoyed them. They are always a hit here too.
Anita
Grilled chicken skewers are staple in our family during the summer months. I love the addition of lime seasoning and the lime juice at the end. They just scream fresh and summer. 🙂
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
We serve these grilled chicken skewers a lot during the summer.
Beth
Yum! This looks so delicious and tasty! I think I’m going to make this. Thanks!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
ENJOY….I know they will be a hit with you and your guests.
Andrea
I’m ready to start grilling. Will definitely be making these as this spice blend sounds perfect.
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
Happy grilling….these are delicious.
Marlynn
These skewers are so perfect for summer! The chicken is nice and juicy, and I love mixing up different veggies with it.
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
You can never go wrong with grilled chicken skewers.
Amanda
Such a great summertime recipe, Gloria! Grilled skewers are a staple in our dinner rotation. They’re so easy to make and so versatile that no one ever gets tired of them. I love the zesty seasoning you’ve used for these with the marinade, and that pop of lime juice at the end before serving must be delish. Can’t wait to try!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
Hope you give these a try Amanda. So easy to make and always a hit. Happy Grilling!
Daniela
Perfect for summer barbecues! Def making them this season! Thanks so much for sharing :).
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
You are welcome. These chicken skewers are always a hit with my guests at bbq parties.