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Honey Chipotle Chicken Skewers

These chicken skewers are a family favorite! Very easy, deliciously smoky, nice and sweet, with a good amount of spice and bite. Air fryer, grill, and oven-friendly!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
  • wood skewers optional
  • 1.5 tablespoons honey
  • 1 chipotle pepper in adobo minced
  • 1 clove garlic grated
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning such as Siete brand
  • 1 orange zest and juice (1-2 teaspoons zest and 1 tablespoon juice)
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Soak the wood skewers in water for 15-30 minutes while you prepare the chicken.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the bite-sized chicken pieces with 1.5 tablespoons honey, minced chipotle pepper, grated garlic, taco seasoning, orange zest, orange juice, and kosher salt. Mix thoroughly using your hands or tongs until the chicken is evenly coated with the marinade.
  3. Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto the soaked skewers. A pound of chicken typically yields about 4 skewers.
  4. Cook the skewers using your preferred method: Air fry at 400°F for 10 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F. Alternatively, grill them for an amazing smoky flavor. For an extra touch, finish with a drizzle of additional honey, or a mixture of 2 tablespoons melted butter and honey.

Notes

This recipe is very versatile and can be adapted to your cooking preference. If you don't have skewers, you can cook the chicken pieces in a single layer in an air fryer at 400°F for about 10 minutes. For an oven method, broil the skewers near the top of the oven for 10-12 minutes until cooked through and nicely browned. The spice level is mild with 1 chipotle pepper, but feel free to use more for extra heat or less if you are sensitive to spice.