Now that summer is in full swing, I’ve been grilling out every chance I get. Though, with the 90-degree weather we’ve been having, I think I’d rather turn on the oven than stand out in the heat by the grill. Regardless, ’tis the season and I don’t think we’ll let the heat stop us from grilling anytime soon.
Since I had such good luck with some salmon skewers a few weeks ago, I wanted to do a chicken skewer recipe. Why does meat taste so much better when it’s cut up and stuck on a stick?! I’m not sure but this chicken was no exception. I let the diced chicken marinate for a couple of hours to really let the flavors set in. The honey gives it a bit of sweetness which the lime balances that out, and the Sriracha gives it just a bit of a kick. And the cilantro – I just love it. If you’re not a fan, leave it out but I loved little bits of cilantro in every bite.
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Honey Lime Chicken Kabobs
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 3-4
Description
Chicken kabobs marinated in a sweet but zesty honey-lime marinade.
Ingredients
- 1 lb (450 g) skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1" pieces
- 3 tbsp (45 ml) soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- juice of one lime
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-2 tsp Sriracha
- 2 tbsp cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, honey, oil, lime juice, garlic, Siracha, and cilantro.
- In sealable container, pour over chicken breasts and let marinate for at least one hour, up to three hours.
- Put chicken onto metal skewers or wood skewers that have been soaked.
- Grill over medium-high heat, about 5 minutes on each side, until cooked through.
- Enjoy!
- Prep Time: 3 hours
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long should the chicken marinate?
Marinate the 1-inch chicken pieces for at least 1 hour, up to 3 hours. I let it marinate for a couple of hours to really let the flavors of the soy sauce, honey, lime juice, garlic, Sriracha, and cilantro set in.
Do I need to soak wooden skewers before grilling?
Yes — use metal skewers or wood skewers that have been soaked in water before threading on the chicken. Soaking prevents the wood from scorching over medium-high heat during the 5 minutes per side cook time.
Can I leave out the cilantro?
Yes — if you’re not a fan, leave the cilantro out. I love little bits of it in every bite, but the marinade still works without it.
This marinade was AMAZING! Definitely doing it again! I think it would be great in a stir-fry, too!
Great Recipe!!! The Kids aren’t really big meat eaters, but they reall devoured these. Thanks!
Great!! I’m glad to hear they are kid friendly too :)