Hot Honey Lemon Pepper Chicken Skewers
Sweet, spicy, and zesty grilled chicken thigh skewers with hot honey glaze and bold lemon pepper seasoning
Ingredients
FOR THE CHICKEN SKEWERS:
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into 1.5-inch chunks
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons lemon pepper seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Wooden or metal skewers
FOR THE HOT HONEY GLAZE:
- ½ cup hot honey
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
Instructions
- Soak wooden skewers 30 minutes if using. Preheat grill to medium-high heat (375-400°F).
- Cut chicken into 1.5-inch chunks. Toss with olive oil, lemon pepper seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Make glaze by warming hot honey, lemon juice, zest, butter, and red pepper flakes in small saucepan for 2-3 minutes.
- Thread seasoned chicken onto skewers with small gaps between pieces.
- Grill 10-12 minutes, turning every 3-4 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Brush with glaze during last 2 minutes of cooking, turning once to coat both sides.
- Rest 2-3 minutes, then serve with extra glaze and lemon wedges.
Notes
- Chicken thighs stay juicier than breasts but either works
- Adjust red pepper flakes to taste for heat level
- Reserve extra glaze for serving on the side
- Can add vegetables like bell peppers to skewers
- Adjust red pepper flakes to taste for heat level
- Reserve extra glaze for serving on the side
- Can add vegetables like bell peppers to skewers
Nutrition
Calories: 248kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 22gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 111mgSodium: 406mgPotassium: 315mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 235IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 17mgIron: 1mg
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