Description
Spicy honey jalapeño chicken skewers deliver a fiery dance of sweet and heat from Mexican-inspired cuisine. Grilled to perfection with bold marinades, these skewers promise a mouthwatering adventure for spice enthusiasts craving intense flavor combinations.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (1 lb) chicken breast
Marinade and Seasoning:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Aromatics and Spice:
- 2–3 jalapenos (finely chopped)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
Accessories:
- Skewers (wooden or metal)
Instructions
- Whisk together olive oil, honey, soy sauce, lime juice, jalapeños, garlic, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl to create a vibrant, zesty marinade.
- Immerse chicken cubes completely in the marinade, ensuring each piece is thoroughly coated. Seal and refrigerate for a minimum of half an hour to allow flavors to infuse deeply.
- Heat grill or grill pan to medium-high temperature, creating ideal conditions for caramelization and charring.
- Carefully skewer marinated chicken pieces, maintaining slight gaps between chunks to promote even cooking and optimal heat circulation.
- Position skewers on heated cooking surface, grilling approximately 6-8 minutes per side until chicken develops a golden-brown exterior and reaches full internal doneness.
- Transfer grilled skewers to serving platter, enhancing presentation with an additional drizzle of honey and scattered fresh jalapeño slices for an extra flavor punch.
Notes
- Adjust spice levels by removing jalapeño seeds for a milder version or adding extra for more heat.
- Swap chicken with tofu or tempeh for a vegetarian alternative that absorbs marinade beautifully.
- Use wooden skewers soaked in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning during grilling.
- Marinate chicken overnight to intensify flavors and create more tender, juicy meat.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg