Description
Spicy Honey Jalapeño Chicken Skewers bring a zesty kick to your grilling game that’ll make your taste buds dance. Marinate tender chicken chunks in a fiery sweet sauce, thread them onto skewers, and watch your backyard barbecue become the neighborhood’s hottest hangout.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1.5 pounds chicken breast
- 1–2 jalapenos
Salt and Spices:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
Liquids and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- Skewers
Instructions
- Whisk 2 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp smoked paprika, salt, and pepper in a large bowl to create a zesty marinade.
- Drop 1 ½ lbs chicken breast cubes into the marinade. Toss each piece until thoroughly coated. Seal the bowl and refrigerate for 30 minutes to absorb the flavors.
- Grab wooden or metal skewers and slide chicken cubes and 1-2 thinly sliced jalapeños onto them. Space ingredients evenly to guarantee uniform cooking.
- Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning. Heat outdoor grill to 400°F with medium flame.
- Position skewers across grill grates. Cook 5-7 minutes per side, rotating carefully to achieve golden-brown exterior and ensure internal chicken temperature reaches 165°F.
- Remove skewers when chicken looks crisp and jalapeños display slight charring. Let rest 3 minutes before serving to seal in succulent juices.
Notes
- Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes before grilling to prevent burning and ensure even cooking.
- For less heat, remove the jalapeño seeds before slicing, or swap with bell peppers for a milder version that kids will enjoy.
- Let the chicken marinate for a full 30 minutes or up to 2 hours for deeper flavor penetration, keeping it covered in the refrigerator.
- Check chicken’s internal temperature reaches 165°F with a meat thermometer to guarantee safe, perfectly cooked meat without drying out.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 252 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 365 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg