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Honey Chipotle Chicken Skewers
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Honey Chipotle Chicken Skewers

Honey chipotle chicken skewers are made with tender marinated pieces of sweet and spicy chicken and chunks of fresh juicy pineapple.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 30 mins
Servings: 4 -5 servings
Calories: 294 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds chicken breast cut into 1 1/2 - 2 inch chunks, boneless skinless
  • 1 pineapple cut into 1 1/2 - 2 inch chunks
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 chipotle chile in adobo sauce finely chop the chipotle, + 1 tablespoon of adobo sauce
  • 2 tablespoons lime fresh squeezed juice
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin ground
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro chopped, fresh
  • salt freshly ground, to taste
  • black pepper freshly ground, to taste

Instructions

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  1. In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the oil, chipotle chile, adobo sauce, honey, lime juice, garlic powder, cumin, cilantro, salt and pepper.
  2. In a large freezer bag add the cubed chicken and the marinade, seal the bag removing all of the air, and massage the marinade into the chicken. Refrigerate the chicken in the marinade for an hour.
  3. Preheat the grill to 425° F. or medium-high heat. Thread the marinated chicken and pineapple onto skewers.
  4. Spray or oil the grill grates then place the skewers on the grill and cook for 5 minutes. Flip them over and grill another 4-5 minutes or until the chicken has an internal temperature of 165° F. Remove the skewers from the grill and serve with rice or a side dish of your choice.

Nutrition Information

Calories 294kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Protein 43g (86%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 6g (35%) Cholesterol 116mg (39%) Sodium 102mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 7g (14%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 -5 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 294

% Daily Value*

Calories 294kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 9g 3%
Protein 43g 86%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6g 35%
Cholesterol 116mg 39%
Sodium 102mg 4%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 7g 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.