Description
These Spicy Honey Jalapeño Chicken Skewers are the perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and savory, making them a great choice for grilling season, parties, or a weeknight dinner! Marinated in a tangy honey-jalapeño glaze and grilled to perfection, these skewers are served with a creamy and refreshing cilantro lime dip that adds an extra layer of flavor. You won’t be able to stop at just one!
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Chicken Skewers:
- 1 ½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1–2 jalapeños, seeded and minced (adjust based on desired heat level)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- For the Cilantro Lime Dip:
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade: In a medium bowl, whisk together the olive oil, honey, lime juice, soy sauce, minced jalapeños, garlic, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Marinate the chicken: Place the cubed chicken into the marinade, toss to coat evenly, and cover. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours for more flavor.
- Make the cilantro lime dip: In a small bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, chopped cilantro, lime juice, honey, salt, and pepper. Stir until smooth and well combined. Adjust seasoning to taste and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Prepare the skewers: Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto skewers, leaving a small gap between each piece for even cooking.
- Grill the chicken: Grill the skewers for 4-5 minutes per side, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and is golden brown with grill marks.
- Serve: Remove the chicken skewers from the grill and serve with the cilantro lime dip on the side. Garnish with extra cilantro or lime wedges if desired.
Notes
- If you don’t have skewers, you can grill the marinated chicken pieces directly on the grill or on a grill pan.
- You can adjust the spice level by adding more or fewer jalapeños or seeds, or use a milder pepper like Anaheim or poblano.
- For extra sweetness, drizzle a bit more honey over the chicken before serving.
- If you prefer a more substantial meal, these skewers pair well with a side of rice, grilled vegetables, or a fresh salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer (with dip)
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg