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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
20 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 boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1 1/2 - 2 inch chunks
- 1 pineapple cut into 1 1/2 - 2 inch chunks
- 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 chipotle Chile in adobo sauce + 1 tablespoon of adobo sauce finely chop the chipotle
- 2 tablespoons fresh squeezed lime juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- Preheat the grill to 425° F. or medium-high heat. Thread the marinated chicken and pineapple onto skewers.
- 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.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
294kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
43g
(86%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
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.