Description
Delicious grilled chicken skewers marinated in a sweet and spicy honey chipotle sauce, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup chipotle chilies in adobo sauce
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar (or lime juice)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin, ground
- 1 pound boneless and skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
Instructions
- Puree the honey, chipotle chilies with adobo sauce, apple cider vinegar or lime juice, soy sauce, minced garlic, and cumin in a food processor until smooth.
- Marinate the chicken by placing half of the honey chipotle sauce over it, ensuring all pieces are well-coated; cover and let it sit for at least 20 minutes or up to overnight in the refrigerator.
- Skewer the chicken pieces onto prepared skewers, allowing even spacing between each piece.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill the skewers for about 2-5 minutes on each side, or until the chicken is slightly charred and fully cooked.
- Serve with the remaining honey chipotle sauce for dipping.
Notes
Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes before grilling to prevent burning.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 315
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: grilled chicken, honey chipotle, skewers, barbecue, summer recipes