Description
These Spicy Honey Jalapeño Chicken Skewers are perfectly marinated with a sweet and spicy blend, grilled to perfection, and paired with a creamy cilantro lime dip for the ultimate flavor combo! A must-try for any BBQ lover!
Ingredients
Scale
For Skewers:
- 1½ pounds chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 fresh jalapeños, finely minced
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Wooden skewers, soaked in water
For Cilantro Lime Dip:
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, mix honey, soy sauce, lime juice, jalapeños, smoked paprika, and garlic powder. Add chicken and toss to coat. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare the Skewers: Thread marinated chicken onto skewers.
- Grill or Broil: Grill the skewers over medium heat for 4-5 minutes per side or broil in the oven until cooked through.
- Make the Dip: In a small bowl, mix sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, cilantro, salt, and pepper.
- Serve: Serve the skewers with cilantro lime dip on the side. These skewers are sweet, spicy, and bursting with flavor!
Notes
- You can adjust the heat level by increasing or decreasing the amount of jalapeños.
- For a smoky flavor, consider grilling the chicken skewers over charcoal.
- The cilantro lime dip can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 45mg