Prepare For a Lot Of Finger Licking.
Bjork is still rocking the protein guy life, and, okay, I’m trying to eat more protein too, so we make chicken A LOT right now. And as much as I love the absolute all-star air fryer chicken (which is to the maximum), lately I’ve been mixing it up with these honey chipotle chicken skewers.
First of all, these chicken skewers have been approved 10x by my family – every time I make these, I get the thumbs up from my husband AND my girls. The flavor mix is so easy: smoky chipotle, honey and orange, a good amount of taco seasoning, and a bit of fresh garlic. The flavor is sticky, sweet, and smoky all in one. FINGER LICKING DELICIOUS! We have been coming back to them again and again.
Secondly, it’s not complicated at all, but look how pretty!
You don’t have to use the skewers. But come on – they are SO lovely and so fun! If you are looking for something to just shake up the very repetitive daily grind of dinners (it me!), it’s worth the 5 minutes for a little fun skewer showcase moment at dinnertime.
Plus, skewers make these extremely grill-friendly! I have been air frying them, but they are just begging to be grilled. I can feel it.
We like this with corn dip, pickled onions, and green rice. WOW – it is a power combo. I crave those leftovers like nobody’s business. But these chicken skewers also play well with black beans and avocado corn salsa, or thrown on a southwestern-style salad, or tucked into a tortilla for a taco moment!
Welcome To My Kitchen! Let’s Make These Skewers.
1
Soak Your Skewers!
I soak them for 15-30 minutes while I’m prepping the chicken. If you’re air frying these, you may need to break the ends of the skewers off so they fit into your air fryer.
2
Cut Up Your Chicken.
I like small bite-sized pieces. I typically use chicken breasts but chicken thighs would also work great.
3
Make Some Flavor.
Lotta flavor goodness in that bowl. Honey, chipotle, fresh garlic, and a bit of honey, and some taco seasoning.
4
Thread on Skewers.
Just pile em on there. They should be very well-coated and a nice orangey-red color. FLAVOR!
5
Cook Them Up!
I like to air fry them because it’s the easiest (10 minutes and they’re done, with a nice golden burnished looking exterior!) but grilling would be perfect if that’s your journey!
Watch How To Make These Chicken Skewers
Honey Chipotle Chicken Skewers
Total Time: 20 minutes
Yield: 3–4 servings 1x
Description
These chicken skewers are a family favorite! Very easy, deliciously smoky, nice and sweet, with a good amount of spice and bite. Air fryer, grill, and oven-friendly!
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 1 pound chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- wood skewers (optional)
Honey Chipotle Mix:
- 1 1/2 tablespoon honey
- 1 chipotle pepper, minced
- 1 clove garlic, grated
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning (I like the Siete brand)
- 1 orange, zest and juice (1–2 teaspoons zest and 1 tablespoon juice)
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
Instructions
- Soak: Soak the skewers in water for 15-30 minutes while you prep the chicken.
- Mix: Using your hands or tongs, mix the chicken with the honey chipotle mix. It’ll look saucy and messy, in a good way.
- Skewers: Thread the chicken pieces onto skewers (usually I get 4 skewers with a pound of chicken).
- Cook Em Up: You can cook these a number of different ways – I air fry them at 400 degrees for 10 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees. Grilling would also be amazing! Finish with a drizzle of honey, or (yum) 2 tablespoons of melted butter mixed with honey. It’s so good!
Notes
I don’t marinate the chicken, but I do usually let it sit for 10-15 minutes while I prep the other dinner elements. You can marinate the chicken for a few hours if you are making this ahead, or just go ahead with cooking if you’re ready!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: chicken skewers, air fryer chicken, grilled chicken
Frequently Asked Questions For These Chicken Skewers
Yes! You can just arrange the chicken in a single layer in the air fryer at 400 for 10 minutes.
Broil near the top of the oven for 10-12 minutes. With this method, you will get a nicer, more even browning if you use chicken thighs, but either can work!
Not spicy, in my opinion! My two girls, 3 and 5, are not big spicy food girls AT ALL but they will devour this chicken. If you’re worried about it, use half of a chipotle pepper! (Or, on the other side, if you want more heat, go for 2-3 chipotle peppers!)
