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Flavorful Firecracker Grilled Chicken Kabobs with Spicy Glaze

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These grilled chicken kabobs feature a perfectly balanced spicy-sweet glaze with smoky char, delivering bold flavors in under 30 minutes. Ideal for quick weeknight dinners or summer cookouts.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 pounds chicken breasts, cut into 1.5-inch cubes
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon chili flakes (adjust to taste)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce (low-sodium recommended)
  • Juice of 1 medium lime
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Wooden or metal skewers (soaked in water for 30 minutes if wooden)

Instructions

  1. Cut chicken breasts into 1.5-inch cubes and pat dry with paper towels.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, smoked paprika, chili flakes, minced garlic, lime juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
  3. Add chicken pieces to the marinade, toss to coat evenly, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.
  4. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning. Thread chicken pieces onto skewers, leaving space between pieces.
  5. Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Lightly oil the grill grates to prevent sticking.
  6. Grill kabobs for 10-12 minutes, turning every 3-4 minutes for even cooking. During the last 3 minutes, brush kabobs generously with remaining glaze.
  7. Check that chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and juices run clear.
  8. Remove kabobs from grill and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Pat chicken dry before marinating to help glaze stick and brown properly. Marinate between 30 minutes and 2 hours to avoid texture changes from lime juice. Brush glaze on during last few minutes of grilling to prevent burning. Oil grill grates before cooking to prevent sticking. If glaze burns, move kabobs to cooler part of grill and reduce heat.

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