Sweet and Spicy Chicken Skewers

 

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.

Grilled Chicken Skewers are one of my favorite dinners during the summer time. We make lots of our meals on the grill when the weather is nice, and there is just nothing better than chowing down on some kabobs full of juicy, sweet and spicy chicken on a summer evening.

The marinade and sauce for these chicken skewers is simply delicious and has a savory Asian flavor. There’s a nice balance of heat and sweetness from the sriracha and honey, and I also love serving the sauce on the side for dipping with lots of fresh chopped cilantro to finish it off.

Ingredients for Sweet and Spicy Chicken Skewers

• boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• honey
• avocado oil
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• lime juice
• soy sauce
• garlic
• cornstarch
• sriracha
• minced ginger
• paprika
• cilantro
• salt + pepper

Step 1: Make the marinade

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.

Step 2: Marinate the chicken

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.

 4: Grill the chicken

Preheat your grill to medium heat and grease the grill grates. Cook the sweet and spicy 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.

Step 5: Serve

Transfer the skewers to a serving dish and sprinkle with chopped cilantro. Serve with remaining sauce on the side for dipping, if desired.

• 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
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