Sweet and Spicy Chicken Skewers

Name: Sweet and Spicy Chicken Skewers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 6 serving
Ingredients: 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs; 5 Tablespoons honey; 2 1/2 Tablespoons avocado oil; 4 1/2 Tablespoons soy sauce; 1 1/2 Tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice; 3 garlic cloves; 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch; 1 Tablespoon Sriracha; 1 Tablespoon minced ginger; salt and pepper; 1/2 Tablespoon paprika; 2 Tablespoons cilantro

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time
45 mins
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings
6
Calories
299 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Asian

Sweet and Spicy Chicken Skewers

Ronan Ford

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These Sweet and Spicy Chicken Skewers are marinated in an irresistible honey sriracha sauce then cooked on the grill. They are juicy and flavorful, and make the perfect easy dinner.

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Ingredients

Servings

2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs cut into 1 inch pieces
5 Tablespoons honey
2 1/2 Tablespoons avocado oil
4 1/2 Tablespoons soy sauce
1 1/2 Tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
3 garlic cloves minced
1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
1 Tablespoon Sriracha
1 Tablespoon minced ginger
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 Tablespoon paprika
2 Tablespoons cilantro chopped

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Instructions

In a small bowl, combine the honey, avocado oil, lime juice, soy sauce, minced garlic, cornstarch, sriracha, minced ginger, and salt and pepper to taste. Stir to combine.
Place the chicken pieces into a separate medium sized bowl and sprinkle with the paprika, tossing until evenly coated. Pour half of the prepared marinade over the chicken and stir. Allow the chicken to marinate for at least one hour, covered in the refrigerator. Set aside the remainder of the sauce to use for glazing the skewers and for serving.
When ready to grill, thread the chicken onto skewers and discard any remaining sauce from the bowl.
Preheat your grill to medium heat and grease the grill grates. Cook the chicken skewers for 12-15 minutes, turning every 3-4 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink in the center. Brush with some of the remaining sauce during cooking.
Transfer the skewers to a serving dish and sprinkle with chopped cilantro. Serve with remaining sauce on the side for dipping, if desired.

Notes

Add some veggies. Vegetables like mushrooms, bell peppers, onions, and cherry tomatoes would all work great added onto your chicken skewers.
Using wooden skewers? Don't forget to soak them! If you're using wooden bamboo skewers, you need to soak them in water for 20-30 minutes before grilling to prevent them from burning.
No grill? No problem. You can easily make your sweet and spicy chicken using a grill pan on the stove, or you can bake them in the oven. See oven instructions below.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 299kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 16g (5%) Protein 31g (62%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 6g Trans Fat 0.03g Cholesterol 144mg (48%) Sodium 948mg (40%) Potassium 436mg (12%) Fiber 0.4g (2%) Sugar 15g (30%) Vitamin A 336IU (7%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 22mg (2%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 299 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	299kcal	15%
Carbohydrates	16g	5%
Protein	31g	62%
Fat	12g	18%
Saturated Fat	2g	10%
Polyunsaturated Fat	2g	12%
Monounsaturated Fat	6g	30%
Trans Fat	0.03g	2%
Cholesterol	144mg	48%
Sodium	948mg	40%
Potassium	436mg	9%
Fiber	0.4g	2%
Sugar	15g	30%
Vitamin A	336IU	7%
Vitamin C	2mg	2%
Calcium	22mg	2%
Iron	2mg	11%