Firecracker Chicken Skewers with Honey Sriracha Glaze
These firecracker chicken skewers feature a sticky, sweet, and spicy honey sriracha glaze that caramelizes beautifully on the grill, delivering juicy, flavorful bites perfect for casual dinners or entertaining.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into 1-inch cubes
- Wooden or metal skewers (soaked if wooden)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (for grilling)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2–3 tablespoons sriracha sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger (optional)
Instructions
- Trim any excess fat from the chicken breasts or thighs and cut into even 1-inch cubes. Place in a large bowl and season lightly with salt and pepper. Toss gently to coat.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together honey, sriracha, soy sauce, minced garlic, lime juice, and grated ginger until smooth. Adjust spiciness or sweetness to taste.
- Pour about half of the glaze over the chicken cubes, tossing to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes, up to 2 hours.
- Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes if using. Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto the skewers, leaving small gaps between pieces.
- Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Brush grates or pan with vegetable oil to prevent sticking.
- Grill skewers for 4-5 minutes per side, turning once. Brush with remaining honey sriracha glaze during the last two minutes of cooking to build a sticky, caramelized coating. Ensure chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature.
- Remove skewers from grill and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes before grilling to prevent burning. Brush glaze on during the last few minutes of grilling to avoid burning the sugars. Let skewers rest after grilling to keep chicken juicy. For gluten-free, substitute soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos. Adjust sriracha to control spice level.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer (approximat
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 16
- Sodium: 550
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 1.5
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 0.2
- Protein: 30
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