Sweet Chili Chicken Skewers On The Grill

Course: Appetizer, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 20

Cook Time: 20

Marinating Time: 1

Total Time: 1 40

Servings: people

Calories: 585kcal

Author: Aleka Shunk

These chicken skewers are my new summer grilling go-to for entertaining! They're SO juicy because I use chicken thighs which are then marinated in a sweet and savory chili sauce which also doubles as a sticky finger-licking glaze at the end. This is definitely a recipe you need to save!!

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Equipment

16 wooden skewers

Ingredients

4 lbs boneless chicken thighs
10 oz sweet chili sauce
¼ cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoon garlic powder
½ tablespoon chili powder
1½ tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon paprika
2 tablespoon salt
freshly cracked black pepper

Instructions

Soak your wooden skewers in water. This will help to keep them from catching fire on the grill.
Prep your marinade/glaze by adding your chili sauce, mayo, garlic powder, chili powder, onion powder, paprika, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Set aside.
Trim the fat/tendons from the chicken thighs and cut your thighs into inch cubes/squares. Add chicken to a large bowl.
Pour about two thirds of the chicken marinade over the cut chicken and toss well so it's nicely coated. (Store the other third in the fridge to glaze the chicken when grilling.)
Cover the chicken with plastic wrap or a lid and allow it to marinate for at least an hour or overnight.
When you're ready to cook the chicken, preheat your grill. Start skewering each piece so they are snug but not too tight. You should get about 14-16 skewers.
When the grill is nice and hot, place your skewers perpendicular to the grill grates. Don't touch them for at least 5 minutes to check on them. Once they start to become golden brown, flip. *Turn down the heat if they are burning/turning black. Chicken should reach an internal temp of 165℉.
With about 5 minutes left, brush your chicken skewers well with the extra glaze. As the glaze sits, it will caramelize. You can add a few layers until the desired color/sticky texture is acheived.
Serve warm with a fresh salad!

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Notes

Yield: Approximately 8-10 guests.

You may have extra marinade. You can serve this on the side for guests to brush or dip into.

It's tough to overcook chicken thighs so if you want to leave them on longer to ensure they are cooked through, that's ok! Use an instant read thermometer to help.

I recommend serving these with my Sour Cream Potato Salad or my Greek Orzo Pasta Salad.

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