Description
A quick, budget-friendly family dinner featuring juicy chicken thighs marinated in a sweet and smoky honey-chipotle glaze, grilled with bell peppers and onions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon chipotle powder
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch chunks
- 1 large yellow onion, cut into 1-inch chunks
- 8–10 wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cut chicken thighs into 1-inch cubes. In a large bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, lime juice, minced garlic, chipotle powder, and olive oil.
- Toss chicken cubes in the marinade until fully coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes (up to 4 hours).
- While chicken marinates, soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes. Cut bell peppers and onions into 1-inch chunks.
- Thread skewers alternating chicken, pepper, and onion, leaving small spaces between pieces. Do not pack tightly.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat (approx. 400°F). Clean and oil the grates lightly.
- Place skewers on the grill and cook for 4-5 minutes on the first side until grill marks appear.
- Flip skewers and brush with extra honey or reserved boiled marinade. Cook for another 4-5 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Remove from grill and let rest for 2 minutes before serving.
Notes
Ensure wooden skewers are soaked in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning. Chicken thighs are recommended over breasts to prevent drying out. If using marinade that touched raw chicken, boil it first before brushing on cooked skewers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 skewers per person
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 14
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 28
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