Description
Chipotle Honey Chicken Skewers bring smoky-sweet magic to your summer grill, turning ordinary chicken into a crowd-pleasing favorite that sparks conversation and satisfies hungry friends at backyard gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 lb chicken breast
Spices and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 2 cloves garlic
- Salt
- Pepper
Liquids and Oils:
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Grab a mixing bowl and combine 2 tablespoons chipotle pepper, ¼ cup honey, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon cumin, salt, and pepper into a smooth marinade.
- Drop chicken cubes into the marinade and coat thoroughly, ensuring each piece gets fully covered.
- Seal the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes, allowing flavors to penetrate the meat.
- Warm your grill to 400°F, creating medium-high heat zones for consistent cooking.
- Remove chicken from refrigerator and carefully slide marinated cubes onto pre-soaked wooden skewers, leaving small spaces between pieces.
- Position skewers on the hot grill, cooking for 5-7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Transfer skewers from grill and let them rest on a clean plate for 3-4 minutes, helping juices redistribute through the meat.
- Serve immediately while chicken remains warm and juicy.
Notes
- Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes before threading to prevent burning on the grill.
- For a deeper flavor, marinate the chicken overnight in the refrigerator to allow spices to fully penetrate the meat.
- If grilling isn’t an option, bake skewers in a 400°F oven for 15-20 minutes or use a grill pan for similar char marks.
- For a low-carb version, serve the marinated chicken over a salad or with roasted vegetables instead of traditional sides.
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 255 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 230 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg