Recipes

Honey Chipotle Chicken Skewers

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| Published on November 13, 2024

These chicken skewers are a family favorite! Very easy, deliciously smoky, nice and sweet, with a good amount of spice and bite. Air fryer, grill, and oven-friendly!

Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

20 mins

Servings:

Yield:

3–4 servings

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Soak Your Skewers!

I soak them for 15-30 minutes while I’m prepping the chicken. If you’re air frying these, you may need to break the ends of the skewers off so they fit into your air fryer.

Soaking wooden skewers in water.

Cut Up Your Chicken.

I like small bite-sized pieces. I typically use chicken breasts but chicken thighs would also work great.

Cubed chicken on a cutting board.

Make Some Flavor.

Lotta flavor goodness in that bowl. Honey, chipotle, fresh garlic, and a bit of honey, and some taco seasoning.

Mixing cubed chicken in a bowl with spices.

Thread on Skewers.

Just pile em on there. They should be very well-coated and a nice orangey-red color. FLAVOR!

Chicken on skewers before cooking.

Cook Them Up!

I like to air fry them because it’s the easiest (10 minutes and they’re done, with a nice golden burnished looking exterior!) but grilling would be perfect if that’s your journey!

Brown and crispy chicken skewers in an air fryer.

Ingredients

honey chipotle mix

1 tablespoon avocado oil

1 orange, zest and juice (12 teaspoons zest and 1 tablespoon juice)

2 tablespoons taco seasoning (I like the Siete brand)

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

1 clove garlic, grated

1 1/2 tablespoon honey

1 chipotle pepper in adobo, minced

chicken

1 pound chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces

wood skewers (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Soak: Soak the skewers in water for 15-30 minutes while you prep the chicken.

Step 2

Mix: Using your hands or tongs, mix the chicken with the honey chipotle mix. It’ll look saucy and messy, in a good way.

Step 3

Skewers: Thread the chicken pieces onto skewers (usually I get 4 skewers with a pound of chicken).

Step 4

Cook Em Up: You can cook these a number of different ways – I air fry them at 400 degrees for 10 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees. Grilling would also be amazing! Finish with a drizzle of honey, or (yum) 2 tablespoons of melted butter mixed with honey. It’s so good!

Editor's Note:

I don’t marinate the chicken, but I do usually let it sit for 10-15 minutes while I prep the other dinner elements. You can marinate the chicken for a few hours if you are making this ahead, or just go ahead with cooking if you’re ready!

Nutrition Facts(per serving)

216

Calories

Fat

12g

Carbs

25g

Protein

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Nutrition Facts

Servings per Recipe: 4

Calories: 216

% Daily Value *

Total Fat: 6g

7.7%

Saturated Fat: 2g

10.0%

Cholesterol: 82mg

27.3%

Sodium: 313mg

13.6%

Total Carbohydrate: 12g

4.4%

Dietary Fiber: 1g

3.6%

Total Sugars: 10g

20.0%

Protein: 25g

50.0%

Vitamin C: 21mg

23.3%

Calcium: 0mg

0.0%

Iron: 1mg

5.6%

Potassium : 443mg

9.4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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