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Flavorful Firecracker Chicken Skewers with Sriracha Honey Glaze

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These chicken skewers feature a sticky, spicy-sweet sriracha honey glaze that caramelizes beautifully on the grill, delivering bold flavor with minimal fuss. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners or crowd-pleasing gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • Wooden or metal skewers (soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning)
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons sriracha sauce
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Rinse and pat dry the chicken pieces. Cut into roughly 1-inch cubes for even cooking.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together honey, sriracha, soy sauce, minced garlic, lime juice, rice vinegar, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until smooth and well combined.
  3. Toss the chicken cubes in about half of the glaze. Cover and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes, up to 2 hours.
  4. Preheat the grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 400°F). If using wooden skewers, ensure they have soaked for 30 minutes.
  5. Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto skewers, leaving space between pieces for even cooking (about 4-5 pieces per skewer).
  6. Place skewers on the grill or pan. Cook for 4-5 minutes per side, brushing generously with the remaining glaze each time you flip. Cook until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
  7. Remove skewers and let rest for 5 minutes to redistribute juices.
  8. Serve hot, optionally squeezing extra lime over the top and sprinkling with chopped fresh cilantro or green onions.

Notes

Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes before grilling to prevent burning. Keep an eye on the glaze during cooking as honey can burn quickly. Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165°F. For indoor cooking, use the oven broiler and turn skewers every 3-4 minutes.

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