Spicy Honey Chicken and Sweet Potato Kebabs

July 14, 2019 By Katya 31 Comments

Sweet and spicy honey glazed chicken kebabs with sweet potato chunks and sweet onions. These kebabs are a perfect combination of sweet and spicy.

We love to pair these kebabs with a refreshing Greek Corn Salad or Creamy Cucumber Salad for an easy weeknight dinner.

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Honey Glazed Chicken Kebabs

If you’re a fan of chicken and sweet potatoes then I got something amazing for you. These sweet and spicy chicken potato kebabs are the most delicious combo of flavors.

Tossed in a flavorful spice mixture, grilled until juicy tender, and finished off with a sweet honey glaze. It’s kind of a meal in one without much extra effort. All you need is a simple side and you have your self a tasty summer meal.

Ingredients for Honey Chicken Kebabs

To make these chicken and sweet potato kebabs, you’ll need:

sweet potatoes
chicken thighs
sweet onion
olive oil
spices – garlic powder, chili powder, salt, pepper, cumin, paprika, and red chili flakes
honey
apple cider vinegar

How to Make Grilled Chicken Kebabs

These chicken sweet potato kebabs are made from scratch, including the spice mix + glaze in about 30 minutes! Yes half an hour and you will have a delicious, from scratch meal, on the table, for your whole family to enjoy.

Step 1: Start off with par-boiling the sweet potatoes first. Peel the potatoes and cut into 1-inch cubes. Place into a small saucepan, cover with water and bring to a boil.

Once boiling, set your timer to 5 minutes and cook until they are nearly cooked through. Drain and transfer to a bowl to cool.

Step 2: While the sweet potatoes are cooking, make your spice mixture, which consists of seven different spices. Then make the glaze, which is literally honey + apple cider vinegar whisked together.

Step 3: Toss the chicken with half of the spice mixture. Divide the remaining spice mixture between the sweet potatoes and onions, and toss to combine.
Step 4: Thread chicken, sweet potatoes, and onions onto the skewers. Make sure to soak the skewers in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning. Brush the skewers with half of the honey glaze.
Step 5: Cook on pre-heated grill over medium direct heat for about 8 minutes, turning frequently. Remove from grill and brush on the remaining glaze. If desired, garnish with fresh basil before serving.

Can You Use Chicken Breasts Instead of Thighs?

Yes, you totally can use chicken breasts. My biggest tip would be to cut the breast into similar size chunks as the onions and sweet potatoes to ensure even cooking.

Also, make sure not to overcook the breast as it dries out easily. I would check for doneness around 6-7 minutes.

How Do You Grill Kebabs?

First, preheat your gas grill on medium heat for direct grilling. Clean and oil the grates. I love to use a non-stick spray for easy application or you can dip a bunched up paper towel into high-heat cooking oil, and using tongs, wipe the paper down on the grill grates.

When the grill is hot, add the chicken kebabs, and cook with the grill closed until the chicken is cooked through, about 8 minutes total, turning the kebabs frequently.

Quick tip: soak the bamboo skewers for 30 minutes prior to use to prevent burning.

More Kebab Recipes You Might Like:

Yogurt Marinated Chicken Kebabs
Lemon Garlic Chicken Kebabs
Garlic Shrimp Skewers with Cilantro Pesto

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