Spicy Chipotle Chicken Skewers
A spicy grilled chicken skewer perfectly roasted to crispy-tender perfection. Spicy Chipotle chicken skewers have the perfect amount of spice and caramelized flavor for any barbecue.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 641kcal
Cost: $15
Equipment
- 8-10 skewers
- 1 grill
- 1 large bowl
- 1 immersion blender or food processor
- 1 basting brush
Ingredients
- 3-4 lbs boneless chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 3 tablespoon unsalted butter
Chipotle Mayo
- 1 cup mayo
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1.5 tablespoon lime juice
Instructions
- Combine mayo, garlic, chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, and lime juice. Use an immersion blender or food processor to blend the sauce together.
- Chop the boneless chicken thighs into 1-inch pieces. Place them in a large bowl with olive oil, chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Combine and then add half the chipotle mayo. Mix well and marinate for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat the grill to medium heat, 450 ℉. Place the chicken thighs onto the skewers. Melt the 3 tablespoon of butter in a pan or a small bowl in the microwave. Combine it with the remaining chipotle mayo.
- Place the skewers on the grill. Using a basting brush, brush the mayo and butter onto the chicken. Close the grill and cook for 4 minutes. Turn the skewers every 4 minutes, brushing with mayo each time. Cook for a total of 15-16 minutes or until the chicken reaches 165 ℉.
- Take the chicken off the grill and rest for 10 minutes. Serve with fresh lime wedges.
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Notes
- Spice up the chipotle mayo by adding half a teaspoon of cayenne pepper or an extra chipotle pepper.
- Marinate the chicken for at least an hour, but overnight is best for the flavor to penetrate the chicken.
- Grill the chicken thighs on one side and don't flip until they no longer stick.
- Rest the chicken for 10 minutes before removing them from the skewers.
Nutrition
Calories: 641kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 57g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 19g | Monounsaturated Fat: 20g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 190mg | Sodium: 763mg | Potassium: 401mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1011IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 2mg
