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Chicken Skewers With Sweet Chili Sauce

Grilled Chicken Skewers With Sweet Chili Sauce That Wow

Enjoy these Chicken Skewers With Sweet Chili Sauce, a flavorful and crowd-pleasing appetizer perfect for grilling.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 20 minutes
Marinating Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 4 skewers
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 240
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade
  • 1 pound Boneless Chicken Thighs cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 0.5 cup Sweet Chili Sauce
  • 0.25 cup Mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder or fresh minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder or fresh onion
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika smoked paprika for a smoky flavor
  • salt Salt to taste
  • pepper Freshly Cracked Black Pepper to taste
For Glazing
  • reserved marinade Reserved Marinade for brushing during grilling

Equipment

  • Grill
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Wooden Skewers

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Soak 16 wooden skewers in water for at least 1 hour.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine sweet chili sauce, mayonnaise, garlic powder, chili powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
  3. Trim fat from chicken thighs and cut into cubes. Add to marinade and cover. Marinate for at least 1 hour, or overnight.
  4. Preheat the grill to high heat (400-450°F).
  5. Thread the marinated chicken onto the soaked skewers.
  6. Grill the skewers for about 10 minutes on each side, avoiding movement until a char is achieved.
  7. In the last 5 minutes of grilling, brush reserved marinade onto the skewers.
  8. Remove from grill and let skewers rest before serving warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1skewerCalories: 240kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Allowing the chicken to marinate overnight provides optimal flavor and moisture. Soaking skewers prevents burning during grilling.

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