Honey Chipotle Chicken Skewers
Honey chipotle chicken skewers are made with tender marinated pieces of sweet and spicy chicken and chunks of fresh juicy pineapple.
Servings: 4 -5 servings
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1 1/2 - 2 inch chunks
- 1 pineapple cut into 1 1/2 - 2 inch chunks
- 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 chipotle chile in adobo sauce + 1 tablespoon of adobo sauce finely chop the chipotle
- 2 tablespoons fresh squeezed lime juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the oil, chipotle chile, adobo sauce, honey, lime juice, garlic powder, cumin, cilantro, salt and pepper.
- In a large freezer bag add the cubed chicken and the marinade, seal the bag removing all of the air, and massage the marinade into the chicken. Refrigerate the chicken in the marinade for an hour.
- Preheat the grill to 425° F. or medium-high heat. Thread the marinated chicken and pineapple onto skewers.
- Spray or oil the grill grates then place the skewers on the grill and cook for 5 minutes. Flip them over and grill another 4-5 minutes or until the chicken has an internal temperature of 165° F. Remove the skewers from the grill and serve with rice or a side dish of your choice.
Nutrition
Calories: 294kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 116mg | Sodium: 102mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g