Grilled Chili Lime Chicken Skewers

Name: Grilled Chili Lime Chicken Skewers
Prep time: 90 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 90 min
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 1/2)); 2 teaspoons Chili lime seasoning; 2 tablespoons avocado oil ((divided)); 1 Lime (for garnish) ((quartered))

June 20, 2023 *Updated* Jul 30, 2024 / 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, couscous salad, or BBQ beans.

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.

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.

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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:

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!