Grilled Honey Lime Chicken Skewers
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
- * 1/4 cup honey
- * 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- * 1 teaspoon lime zest
- * 2 tablespoons olive oil
- * 3 cloves garlic minced
- * 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- * 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- * 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- * 1/2 teaspoon salt
- * 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- * 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped
- * Lime wedges for serving
- * Wooden or metal skewers
Instructions
- If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes before grilling.
- Place the chicken pieces in a large bowl or resealable bag.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the honey, lime juice, lime zest, olive oil, garlic, soy sauce, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Pour the marinade over the chicken and toss until all pieces are evenly coated.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours.
- Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto skewers, leaving a little space between each piece.
- Preheat the grill or grill pan to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grates.
- Grill the skewers for 10 to 12 minutes, turning every few minutes, until the chicken is golden, lightly charred, and cooked through.
- Remove from the grill and let the skewers rest for 3 minutes.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve with lime wedges.
Notes
* Chicken thighs can be used instead of chicken breasts for a juicier texture.
* For a gluten-free version, use tamari instead of soy sauce.
* Do not marinate the chicken for longer than 4 hours because the lime juice can affect the texture.
* Keep the grill at medium-high heat so the honey caramelizes without burning.
* Add bell peppers, red onion, or zucchini between the chicken pieces for a colorful variation.
* Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
* Reheat gently in a skillet, oven, or microwave until warmed through.
* The chicken can be marinated ahead of time and refrigerated until ready to grill. ## Nutrition Nutrition information is estimated per serving. * Calories: 315
* Protein: 38g
* Carbohydrates: 20g
* Fat: 10g
* Saturated Fat: 2g
* Fiber: 1g
* Sugar: 18g
* Sodium: 720mg
* For a gluten-free version, use tamari instead of soy sauce.
* Do not marinate the chicken for longer than 4 hours because the lime juice can affect the texture.
* Keep the grill at medium-high heat so the honey caramelizes without burning.
* Add bell peppers, red onion, or zucchini between the chicken pieces for a colorful variation.
* Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
* Reheat gently in a skillet, oven, or microwave until warmed through.
* The chicken can be marinated ahead of time and refrigerated until ready to grill. ## Nutrition Nutrition information is estimated per serving. * Calories: 315
* Protein: 38g
* Carbohydrates: 20g
* Fat: 10g
* Saturated Fat: 2g
* Fiber: 1g
* Sugar: 18g
* Sodium: 720mg