Description
Chipotle Honey Chicken Skewers are a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that perfectly balances smoky heat with sweet honey glaze. Tender chicken pieces are marinated in a spicy, sweet chipotle honey mixture, then grilled to caramelized perfection. Ideal for grilling season or quick weeknight dinners, these skewers are a versatile and crowd-pleasing meal option.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 1.5 lbs chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
Marinade
- 2–3 chipotle peppers in adobo
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a blender or bowl, combine chipotle peppers in adobo, honey, garlic cloves, lime juice, olive oil, salt, pepper, and optional soy sauce. Blend or whisk until smooth and well combined to create a flavorful marinade base.
- Marinate the Chicken: Toss the bite-sized chicken pieces into the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, ideally 2 hours, to allow the flavors to deeply penetrate the meat.
- Skewer the Chicken: Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto soaked wooden or metal skewers, leaving some space between pieces for even cooking.
- Grill the Skewers: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Cook the skewers for about 4-5 minutes per side until the chicken is cooked through and caramelized at the edges.
- Serve and Enjoy: Remove the skewers from the grill and let them rest briefly to lock in juices. Garnish as desired and serve with your favorite sides.
Notes
- Marinate longer (at least 2 hours) for best flavor and juiciness.
- Use metal skewers if possible for even heating and less risk of burning.
- Don’t overcrowd skewers — leave space between chicken pieces to cook evenly.
- Preheat the grill well before placing the skewers to achieve a nice char.
- Watch grill carefully as honey can burn quickly; flip often and control heat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer (approx. 4 oz chicken)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg