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Hot Honey Chicken Skewers

Sweet and Spicy Hot Honey Chicken Skewers for Summer Grilling

Delicious Hot Honey Chicken Skewers with sweet and spicy flavors perfect for summer grilling.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinating Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 skewers
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: American
Calories: 230
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs Cut into bite-sized pieces.
For the Marinade
  • 3 cloves Garlic Cloves Fresh, minced.
  • 1/4 cup Honey Mild variety preferred.
  • 2 tablespoons Avocado Oil Can substitute with canola or light olive oil.
  • 1/4 cup Low Sodium Soy Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Lime Juice Substitute lemon juice if lime is unavailable.
  • 1 tablespoon Sriracha Adjust to taste.
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Minced Ginger Can substitute with ground ginger.
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika Smoked paprika for deeper flavor.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt Adjust according to preference.
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch Optional thickener.
For Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Minced Cilantro Optional.

Equipment

  • grill
  • mixing bowl
  • Skewers

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Chicken: Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and place in a mixing bowl.
  2. Make the Marinade: In a bowl, whisk together honey, avocado oil, soy sauce, lime juice, sriracha, ginger, paprika, salt, and cornstarch until smooth.
  3. Marinate the Chicken: Pour half the marinade over chicken and toss to coat. Marinate for at least 45 minutes.
  4. Assemble the Skewers: Thread marinated chicken onto skewers, leaving space between pieces.
  5. Preheat the Grill: Preheat grill to medium heat and grease grates with oil.
  6. Grill the Skewers: Grill skewers for about 15 minutes, turning and basting with remaining marinade.
  7. Serve and Garnish: Remove from grill and garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1skewerCalories: 230kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 20gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgSugar: 6gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 5mg

Notes

For optimal flavor, marinate for up to 2 hours, avoiding more than 4 hours to prevent texture changes.

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