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Flavorful Grilled Honey Lime Chicken Skewers Recipe with Easy Mango Salsa

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These grilled honey lime chicken skewers with mango salsa offer a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and smoky flavors. Quick and easy to prepare, they are ideal for weeknight dinners or weekend cookouts.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ pounds (680g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 3 tablespoons honey (preferably raw, local honey)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (about 1 large lime)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon chili flakes (adjust to your spice preference)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 ripe mango, peeled and diced
  • ½ small red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 small jalapeño, seeded and minced (optional)
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • Salt to taste
  • Wooden or metal skewers (if wooden, soak in water for 30 minutes before grilling)
  • Lime wedges for serving

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together honey, fresh lime juice, minced garlic, chili flakes, olive oil, salt, and pepper until well combined.
  2. Add the cubed chicken to the marinade, tossing gently to coat all pieces. Cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes, ideally 30 minutes to 1 hour.
  3. While the chicken marinates, combine diced mango, finely chopped red onion, minced jalapeño (if using), and fresh cilantro in a separate bowl. Drizzle with lime juice and sprinkle with salt. Stir gently and refrigerate until serving.
  4. Preheat grill to medium-high heat (375°F to 400°F). For charcoal grills, wait until coals are glowing without flames.
  5. Remove chicken from marinade and thread evenly onto soaked skewers, leaving space between pieces. Discard leftover marinade.
  6. Grill skewers for 4 to 5 minutes per side, turning once, until golden caramelized exterior with slight char and clear juices. Total grilling time about 12-15 minutes.
  7. Check doneness with an instant-read thermometer (165°F internal temperature) or cut into thickest piece to ensure opaque meat and clear juices.
  8. Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes to retain juiciness.
  9. Serve skewers with mango salsa and garnish with fresh lime wedges.

Notes

Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes before grilling to prevent burning. Use medium-high heat to avoid burning the honey glaze. Turn skewers gently with tongs to keep chicken intact. Let chicken rest after grilling for juiciness. Mango salsa is best fresh but can be refrigerated up to 24 hours; stir before serving.

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