Description
Sizzling honey chipotle grilled chicken skewers deliver smoky-sweet flavors from Mexican culinary traditions. Marinated tender chicken pieces grill perfectly with caramelized edges, promising a delightful meal readers will crave.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (0.45 kg) chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- ¼ cup (60 ml) honey
- ¼ cup (60 ml) chipotle chilies and adobo sauce (from a can)
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) apple cider vinegar (or lime juice)
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
Instructions
- Marinade Creation: Pulse honey, chipotle chilies, adobo sauce, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, and cumin in a food processor until smooth and fragrant.
- Chicken Marination: Immerse chicken pieces in half the marinade, coating thoroughly. Refrigerate for 20 minutes to infuse deep, complex flavors.
- Skewer Preparation: Soak wooden skewers in water to prevent burning. Thread marinated chicken onto skewers, ensuring even distribution.
- Grilling Process: Fire up the grill to medium-high heat. Position skewers on grates, rotating periodically to achieve a perfectly charred exterior and complete internal cooking, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Serving Finale: Plate grilled skewers and drizzle reserved marinade alongside, offering an additional layer of smoky-sweet flavor for an elevated culinary experience.
Notes
- Maximize Marinade Flavor: Reserve half the marinade for basting and serving to intensify the smoky-sweet taste profile without cross-contaminating raw chicken.
- Prevent Wooden Skewer Burning: Soak skewers in water for 30 minutes before grilling to prevent charring and potential fire hazards during cooking.
- Ensure Proper Chicken Doneness: Cook chicken to an internal temperature of 165°F, checking with a meat thermometer to guarantee safe and juicy results.
- Balance Grill Heat and Cooking Time: Maintain medium-high grill temperature and rotate skewers every 3-4 minutes to achieve perfect caramelization without burning the meat.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg