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Savory Grilled Honey Lime Chicken Skewers Recipe with Easy Zesty Glaze

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These skewers feature a sweet and tangy honey lime glaze with a touch of spice, delivering juicy, flavorful grilled chicken perfect for quick weeknight dinners or gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 3 tablespoons honey (raw or clover preferred)
  • Juice and zest of 2 medium limes
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • A handful fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Rinse and pat dry chicken. Cut into 1-inch cubes.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together honey, lime juice and zest, minced garlic, olive oil, ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
  3. Add chicken cubes to marinade, toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes, ideally 1-2 hours.
  4. If using bamboo skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning.
  5. Remove chicken from marinade, letting excess drip off. Thread chicken pieces onto skewers, leaving space between pieces.
  6. Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 400°F).
  7. Grill skewers for 4-5 minutes per side, turning once, until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. Brush extra glaze on during the last 2 minutes.
  8. Remove skewers from grill and let rest for 5 minutes.
  9. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro before serving.

Notes

Soak bamboo skewers for 30 minutes before grilling to prevent burning. Marinate chicken for at least 20 minutes but no longer than 2 hours to avoid mushy texture. Brush glaze on skewers during last minutes of grilling to avoid burning the sugars. Let skewers rest 5 minutes after grilling to lock in juices. Watch for flare-ups due to honey caramelizing; keep a spray bottle of water nearby.

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