Will this recipe work without skewers?

Yes! You can just arrange the chicken in a single layer in the air fryer at 400 for 10 minutes.

How can I make these in the oven if I don't have an air fryer or grill?

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!

How spicy is this recipe?

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!)

Honey Chipotle Chicken Skewers Recipe

Name: Honey Chipotle Chicken Skewers
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pound chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces; wood skewers (optional); 1 1/2 tablespoon honey; 1 chipotle pepper in adobo, 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

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 in adobo, 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

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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