Chargrilled Honey Lime Chicken Skewers

Chargrilled Honey Lime Chicken Skewers

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  • Prep: 20 minutes | Cook: 10 minutes | Makes: 4 servings


    INGREDIENTS:

    • 1.5 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch chunks
    • ¼ cup honey
    • Zest and juice of 2 limes
    • 2 cloves garlic, minced
    • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
    • Wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes

    INSTRUCTIONS:

    1. Whisk the honey, lime zest, lime juice, minced garlic, soy sauce, olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
    2. Place the chicken chunks in a shallow dish and pour the marinade over the chicken. Toss to coat. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or up to 4 hours.
    3. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
    4. Thread the marinated chicken chunks onto the skewers, leaving space between each piece.
    5. Place the skewers on the hot grill grates. Grill for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until the chicken is cooked through.
    6. Remove the skewers from the grill and let them rest for a couple of minutes before serving.

    NUTRITION:

    Calories: 295 | Protein: 38g | Carbohydrates: 16g | Fat: 9g |Fiber: 0.5g


    CHEF'S KNIFE TIP: 

    When cutting the chicken breasts into chunks for skewering, ensure they are uniform in size to promote even cooking. This will help prevent some pieces from being undercooked while others are overdone.