Description
Sizzling honey chipotle grilled chicken skewers bring Mexican-inspired flavors to your summer cookout, combining sweet and spicy notes. Juicy marinated chicken pieces caramelize perfectly over hot coals, delivering a mouthwatering experience you won’t forget.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1.5 pounds (680 grams) boneless, skinless chicken thighs
Marinade Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup chipotle sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Garnish and Tools:
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
- Skewers (wooden or metal)
Instructions
- Craft a vibrant marinade by whisking honey, chipotle sauce, soy sauce, olive oil, garlic, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl until thoroughly combined.
- Immerse chicken pieces completely in the marinade, ensuring total coverage. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to 2 hours for maximum flavor infusion.
- Submerge wooden skewers in water for 20-30 minutes to prevent charring. Simultaneously, heat grill to medium-high temperature around 400°F.
- Thread marinated chicken pieces onto prepared skewers, maintaining slight spacing between chunks to guarantee uniform cooking.
- Position skewers on hot grill grates, cooking approximately 4-6 minutes per side. Rotate carefully to achieve perfect golden-brown exterior and ensure internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- During final grilling moments, generously baste skewers with remaining marinade, creating a glossy, caramelized exterior that intensifies overall flavor profile.
- Remove skewers from grill, allowing brief resting period. Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro and optionally serve with complementary chipotle or honey dipping sauce.
Notes
- Marinate chicken longer for deeper, more intense flavor profiles that’ll make taste buds dance with excitement.
- Swap wooden skewers for metal ones to reduce prep time and eliminate pre-soaking steps, making cooking faster and easier.
- Adjust spice levels by reducing or increasing chipotle sauce to accommodate different heat tolerances without compromising overall dish integrity.
- Consider alternative protein options like tofu or shrimp for vegetarian or seafood variations that maintain the recipe’s delicious marinade essence.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 100mg