Description
These Hot Honey Chicken Skewers are the perfect blend of smoky, sweet, and spicy. Featuring tender chicken thighs and a sticky, zesty glaze, they are served over a refreshing corn salad for a beautiful balance of flavors.
Ingredients
The Chicken & Marinade
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into chunks
- 2 tablespoons garlic and herb seasoning
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- Squeeze of lemon juice
- Olive oil & salt
The Hot Honey Glaze
- 5 tablespoons honey
- 3 tablespoons hot sauce
- Small squeeze of lemon juice
The Corn Salad
- 4 ears of corn
- 1 handful cherry tomatoes, quartered
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1/2 lime
- Drizzle of extra virgin olive oil & pinch of salt
Instructions
Marinate: Toss chicken with olive oil, lemon juice, and spices. Marinate for 30 minutes.
Assemble: Thread chicken onto skewers (soak wooden skewers for 30 mins first).
Cook: Grill for 5-6 mins per side or bake at 425°F for 18-22 mins.
Glaze: During the last 2-3 mins of cooking, brush chicken generously with the whisked honey, hot sauce, and lemon juice mixture.
Salad & Serve: Combine salad ingredients in a bowl. Serve skewers over the salad with an extra drizzle of glaze.
Notes
Chicken Choice: Thighs stay juicier than breasts under high heat.
Timing the Glaze: Apply glaze only at the end to prevent the honey from burning.
Spacing: Leave small gaps between pieces to ensure the meat browns rather than steams.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grill / Stovetop / Oven
- Cuisine: American / BBQ-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
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