Description
These Honey Chipotle Grilled Chicken Skewers are the perfect mix of sweet, smoky, and spicy. Juicy chicken pieces are marinated in a bold honey-chipotle sauce and grilled to perfection. Great for BBQs, weeknight dinners, or meal prep.
Ingredients
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2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch cubes
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3 tablespoons olive oil
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2 tablespoons honey
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2 tablespoons lime juice
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1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
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1 tablespoon soy sauce
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2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, finely chopped
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1 tablespoon adobo sauce (from the chipotle can)
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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1 teaspoon smoked paprika
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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Wooden or metal skewers
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Fresh chopped cilantro and lime wedges (for serving)
Instructions
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2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch cubes
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3 tablespoons olive oil
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2 tablespoons honey
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2 tablespoons lime juice
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1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
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1 tablespoon soy sauce
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2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, finely chopped
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1 tablespoon adobo sauce (from the chipotle can)
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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1 teaspoon smoked paprika
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½ teaspoon salt
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½ teaspoon black pepper
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Wooden or metal skewers
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Fresh chopped cilantro and lime wedges (for serving)
Notes
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You can adjust the spice level by using fewer chipotle peppers.
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This recipe also works well with chicken breast, but thighs stay juicier on the grill.
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Pairs great with rice, grilled veggies, or a simple salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer (approx. 1/6 of recipe)
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 115mg