Description
These Sizzling Honey Lime Chicken Skewers are a delicious and flavorful dish perfect for summer grilling. The chicken is marinated in a zesty honey-lime mixture and grilled to perfection, creating a dish that is both sweet and savory with a hint of spice.
Ingredients
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Marinade:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 teaspoons lime zest
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
Additional:
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- lime wedges for serving
- wooden or metal skewers
Instructions
- Prepare Marinade: In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, honey, lime juice, lime zest, garlic, chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.
- Marinate Chicken: Add chicken cubes to the marinade, toss until evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat Grill: If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 20 minutes. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- Skewer Chicken: Thread marinated chicken onto skewers with space between each piece.
- Grill Chicken: Grill skewers for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until cooked through and charred.
- Serve: Sprinkle with cilantro, serve hot with lime wedges.
Notes
- Skewers can also be broiled for 8-10 minutes.
- Pair with yogurt-lime dipping sauce or serve over rice.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus marinating time)
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 skewers
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 37 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
