Description
Sweet and spicy honey glazed chicken kebabs with sweet potato chunks and sweet onions. These kebabs are a perfect combination of sweet and spicy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1–2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 1/2 lbs. boneless, skinless, chicken thighs, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1 large sweet onion, cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks and layers separated
- 7 (12-inch) bamboo skewers*
- Fresh basil, optional
Spice Mix + Glaze
- 3 Tbsp. olive oil
- 2 tsp. garlic powder
- 2 tsp. chili powder
- 1 tsp. kosher salt
- 1 tsp. black pepper
- 1 tsp. ground cumin
- 1 tsp. paprika
- 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper
- 6 Tbsp. honey
- 2 tsp. apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Place potato pieces into a small saucepan and add just enough water to cover the tops. Bring the water with potatoes to a boil over medium high heat, when boiling, set your timer to 5 minutes, and cook until potatoes are nearly cooked but still firm. Immediately drain and transfer to a bowl to cool.
- While the potatoes are cooling, prepare the spice mix + glaze by mixing together the olive oil with garlic powder, chili powder, salt, pepper, cumin, paprika and crushed red pepper. In a separate bowl, combine the honey and vinegar. Set aside.
- Toss chicken with half of the spice mixture. Divide the rest of the spice mixture between the potatoes and onions, and toss gently to combine.
- Thread the chicken, sweet potatoes, and onions onto the soaked skewers. You should approximately have a total of 7 skewers. Brush the skewers with half of the honey glaze.
- Pre-heat the grill on medium heat. Clean and oil the grates. Grill the chicken skewers for about 8 minutes, turning frequently, or until chicken is cooked through.
- Remove from the grill and brush on the rest of the honey glaze. Optional, sprinkle with thinly sliced basil before serving.
Notes
- Soak the bamboo skewers in water for 30 minutes prior to use to prevent burning.
- You can substitute thighs with chicken breast. Start checking for doneness around 6 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size:
- Calories: 466
- Sugar: 29.2 g
- Sodium: 821.5 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Carbohydrates: 42.8 g
- Protein: 35.3 g
- Cholesterol: 159.8 mg
