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Flavorful Firecracker Chicken Kabobs Recipe with Easy Honey Sriracha Glaze

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Juicy grilled chicken kabobs coated in a sticky, sweet, and spicy honey sriracha glaze that caramelizes beautifully on the grill for a bold and balanced flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1.5-inch cubes
  • 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 medium red onion, cut into wedges
  • Wooden or metal skewers (soaked in water if wooden)
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons sriracha sauce
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cut the chicken thighs into uniform 1.5-inch cubes. Chop the bell peppers and red onion into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together honey, sriracha, soy sauce, smoked paprika, minced garlic, rice vinegar, salt, and pepper to make the glaze.
  3. Toss the chicken cubes in about half of the glaze, reserving the rest for basting. Cover and marinate in the fridge for at least 20 minutes, up to 2 hours.
  4. Thread the chicken, bell peppers, and onion onto skewers, alternating pieces and leaving a little space between them.
  5. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Lightly oil the grates to prevent sticking.
  6. Grill the kabobs for 4-5 minutes per side. After flipping, brush the kabobs generously with the reserved glaze. Repeat basting once more on the last turn.
  7. Check that the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. The glaze should be shiny and caramelized with slight charred edges.
  8. Remove kabobs from the grill and let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Serve with extra glaze on the side if desired.

Notes

Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes before grilling to prevent burning. Use chicken thighs for juiciness and better grilling results. Avoid overcrowding skewers to ensure even cooking. Reserve some glaze for basting during grilling to build a sticky, caramelized coating. If glaze burns, move kabobs to a cooler part of the grill or reduce heat. Let kabobs rest after grilling to keep them juicy.

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