These honey lime chicken skewers are perfect if you’re craving a delicious dinner in under 30 minutes! Marinated chicken cubes are threaded on skewers, grilled until smoky and flavorful, then brushed with a rich honey lime butter sauce. The grilled chicken skewers are so juicy, delicious, and go with any summer side dish!
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Ingredients list for the Honey Lime Chicken Skewers recipe
- 2 or 3 chicken breasts, cut into cubes
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- Juice of 1/2 lime
- 1 1/2 tablespoon Dano seasoning
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
The sauce
- 3 tablespoons softened butter
- 1 habanero pepper, seeded and minced (optional)
- Zest of 1 lime
- Juice of 1/2 lime
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dano seasoning
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 2 spring onions, sliced
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Grilled chicken skewers recipe
Get your grill on with this versatile chicken kabobs recipe! Marinating the chicken ensures juicy, tender meat with nice caramelized grill marks. If you want to bring the chicken skewers to a potluck, cover them with foil, and when ready, reheat them in the oven at 400ºF (200ºC) for 10 minutes, still covered. You can keep the honey lemon butter in your refrigerator for up to 2 weeks, stored in an airtight container like a mason jar.
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Directions
How to make honey lime chicken skewers:
1. Cut chicken breasts into 1-inch cubes using a sharp knife and a cutting board. Transfer to a large mixing bowl.
2. Add minced garlic, freshly squeezed lime juice, Dano seasoning, black pepper, olive oil, and baking powder. Mix well to coat the chicken and marinate for 10 minutes minimum.
3. In the meantime, soak bamboo skewers in water to avoid burning and prepare the honey lemon butter sauce: In a medium bowl, combine softened butter, minced habanero pepper, lime zest, lime juice, honey, Dano, minced garlic, and spring onion.
4. Thread chicken pieces onto skewers.
5. Cook the chicken skewers on a hot grill, undisturbed for 2 minutes, then turn them and finish cooking on all sides – 2 minutes per side, so you get these nice char marks.
6. Brush the grilled chicken skewers with the honey lime butter.
7. Transfer the grilled chicken skewers on a serving platter and serve immediately with remaining honey lemon butter on the side. Enjoy!
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Tips for the grilled chicken skewers recipe
- Habanero pepper is very, we mean VERY hot, so feel free to leave it out if you’re not into spicy foods. If you use it, thoroughly wash and rinse your hands after cutting it.
- We recommend you marinate the chicken cubes for 10-30 minutes for maximum flavor.
- Check if the chicken is cooked by cutting into a large piece. It should be hot and no longer pink in the middle.
- You can substitute butter for paleo and vegan butter for strictly dairy-free.
What to serve with the chicken skewers
Go into full-blown Summer mode and serve the grilled chicken skewers with these grilled zucchini or a fresh Summer salad.
How to keep the chicken leftovers
Keep the chicken skewers covered with parchment paper or foil in your refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat in the oven at 400ºF (200ºF) for 10 minutes, covered. Keep the butter in a mason jar in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
More grilled chicken skewer recipes
- Peach Grilled Chicken With Lime Honey Ginger Sauce
- Grilled Chicken with Garlic Brown Sugar Sauce
- Grilled Honey Chili Lime Cilantro Chicken
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