Description
Sweet and savory chicken skewers, perfect for grilling. Served with a tangy mustard dipping sauce.
Ingredients
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- 1 cups (237 ml) honey
- 1/2 cup (118 ml) hard cider or apple cider
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 8 boneless and skinless chicken thighs cut in 1-inch pieces
- 1/3 cup (79 ml) Dijon mustard
- 3 tbsp honey
- 1/3 cup (79 ml) sour cream
- Pomegranate seeds and chopped parsley for garnish
- Wooden skewers soaked in water for 30 minutes before using
Instructions
- In a large resealable bag, combine ¾ cup honey, hard cider, Worcestershire sauce, 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, and chili powder. Add the chicken, seal the bag, and squish to coat. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat (approximately 375-400°F (190-204°C)).
- Thread about 6 pieces of chicken onto each of 8 skewers for an entrée, or 2 pieces of chicken onto each of 24 skewers for an appetizer.
- In a small saucepan, bring the marinade to a boil over medium-high heat. Boil for 5-8 minutes, or until reduced by half.
- Grill the chicken for 3-4 minutes per side. After the first turn, baste with the reduced sauce. Continue grilling, turning and basting, for a total of 12-15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, prepare the dipping sauce: In a small bowl, combine ½ cup Dijon mustard, 3 tablespoons honey, and ¼ cup sour cream.
- Remove the chicken from the grill and place it on a platter.
- Sprinkle with pomegranate seeds and parsley, and serve with the dipping sauce.
- Dipping Sauce
- Combine all dipping sauce ingredients and stir to combine.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken for up to 24 hours.
- If you don’t have hard cider, apple juice can be substituted, but the flavor will be slightly less complex.
- Leftover skewers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in a skillet or microwave.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 skewers
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 30
- Cholesterol: 150