Honey Lime Chicken Kabobs

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.

Honey Lime Chicken Kabobs

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• Author: Taylor Kadlec
• Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
• Yield: 3-4 1x

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Description

Chicken kabobs marinated in a sweet but zesty honey-lime marinade.

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Ingredients

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• 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

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Instructions

1. In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, honey, oil, lime juice, garlic, Siracha, and cilantro.
2. In sealable container, pour over chicken breasts and let marinate for at least one hour, up to three hours.
3. Put chicken onto metal skewers or wood skewers that have been soaked.
4. Grill over medium-high heat, about 5 minutes on each side, until cooked through.
5. 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?

The instructions say to marinate the 1-inch chicken pieces for at least 1 hour, up to 3 hours. The article says the author 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 — the instructions say to 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 — the article says if you are not a fan, leave the cilantro out, though the author loves little bits of it in every bite. The marinade still works without it.