Description
These Honey Chipotle Chicken Skewers are a perfect blend of sweet, smoky, and spicy flavors. Juicy chicken pieces are marinated in a mixture of honey, chipotle peppers, and lime juice, then grilled to perfection. Easy to make and bursting with Tex-Mex flair, these skewers are an ideal dish for summer grilling.
Ingredients
Scale
Marinade:
- 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs (cut into 1½-inch pieces)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (minced)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Additional:
- Wooden or metal skewers
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, honey, chipotle peppers, lime juice, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Add chicken pieces and toss to coat well.
- Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes (up to 4 hours).
- If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 20 minutes to prevent burning.
- Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
- Thread marinated chicken pieces onto skewers.
- Grill for 10–12 minutes, turning occasionally, until chicken is cooked through and has nice grill marks.
- Serve hot with lime wedges and your favorite sides.
Notes
- For extra flavor, brush remaining marinade over the skewers during grilling.
- These pair well with rice, grilled veggies, or a fresh salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 skewers
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
