Description
These Honey Beer BBQ Chicken Skewers are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that’s perfect for grilling season. The chicken is marinated in a flavorful combination of beer, honey, and spices, then grilled to juicy perfection. Serve these skewers at your next barbecue for a crowd-pleasing meal!
Ingredients
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Chicken Skewers:
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken breasts, boneless and skinless, cut into 1 1/2 inch cubes
Marinade:
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3/4 cup beer
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Garnish:
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare Skewers: If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning while grilling.
- Make Marinade: In a bowl, whisk together garlic, beer, honey, red pepper flakes, Dijon mustard, soy sauce, and olive oil.
- Marinate Chicken: Add chicken to the marinade, cover, and refrigerate for 2-24 hours.
- Preheat Grill: Heat grill to 375°F (190°C).
- Thread Chicken: Skewer chicken pieces, reserving leftover marinade.
- Boil Marinade: Boil leftover marinade for 5 minutes.
- Grill Chicken: Cook skewers, turning occasionally, until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) internally.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with cilantro before serving.
Notes
- Marinade Time: Marinate chicken for 2-24 hours for best flavor.
- Skewer Tips: Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes before use.
- Safe Cooking: Boil leftover marinade before using as a brush.
- Doneness Check: Ensure chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) internally.
- Grill Temperature: Preheat grill to 375°F (190°C) for optimal cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
