Description
Sizzling honey mustard chicken and sausage skewers bring Mediterranean flavors to your dinner table with irresistible charm. Grilled to perfection, these skewers promise a delightful blend of sweet, tangy notes that invite you to savor each mouthwatering bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein Ingredients:
- 1 pound (1 lb) boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 12 ounces (12 oz) smoked sausage or kielbasa, sliced into rounds
Vegetable Ingredients:
- 1 bell pepper, cut into chunks (optional)
- 1 red onion, cut into chunks (optional)
Sauce and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
Additional Equipment:
- 8–10 skewers (wooden or metal)
Instructions
- Create a vibrant marinade by whisking honey, Dijon and whole grain mustard, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a spacious mixing bowl until smooth and well-combined.
- Cut chicken and sausage into uniform bite-sized pieces, ensuring consistent cooking and attractive presentation.
- Gently coat the meat pieces with the prepared marinade, allowing flavors to penetrate thoroughly by massaging the mixture into the proteins.
- Cover the marinated meat and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 2 hours, enabling the ingredients to absorb the tangy and sweet flavor profile.
- Preheat the grill or grill pan to medium-high heat, ensuring a clean and lightly oiled cooking surface to prevent sticking.
- Thread the marinated chicken and sausage alternately onto skewers, leaving small spaces between pieces to promote even cooking.
- Grill the skewers for 10-12 minutes, rotating periodically to achieve a golden-brown exterior and ensuring the internal temperature reaches safe cooking levels.
- Remove skewers from heat and let rest for 3-4 minutes, allowing juices to redistribute and maintain maximum tenderness.
- Garnish with fresh chopped herbs or a drizzle of additional marinade before serving for enhanced visual appeal and flavor complexity.
Notes
- Marinate chicken and sausage pieces for at least 30 minutes to enhance flavor penetration and tenderness.
- Choose high-quality, fresh sausages like Italian or chorizo for added depth and richness in the skewers.
- Soak wooden skewers in water for 15-20 minutes before grilling to prevent burning and potential charring.
- Consider using a grill mat or aluminum foil if worried about sticking or uneven cooking on the grill surface.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus marinating)
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 429
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 879 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 87 mg