Keep the heat out of your kitchen this summer with these mouthwatering grilled chicken skewers, packed with flavor from a bold, sweet-and-smoky marinade. Made with brown sugar, tomato paste, honey, and a blend of barbecue spices, the sauce adds a tangy kick that caramelizes beautifully on the grill. Serve the skewers solo, over rice, tucked in tacos, or tossed into a fresh salad, this versatile dish is a summer crowd-pleaser you’ll make again and again.

Grilled Chicken Skewers

Recipe courtesy of “Cookin’ Savvy”

Servings: 4-6

Ingredients

• 2 pounds boneless chicken
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
• 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon mustard
• 2 teaspoons onion powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
• 2 teaspoons barbecue seasoning
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/4 cup teriyaki sauce (optional)
• rice, for serving (optional)

Instructions

In saucepan over medium heat, cook brown sugar, tomato paste, apple cider vinegar, mustard, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, barbecue seasoning, honey and teriyaki sauce until well combined.

Cube chicken and place in large bowl. Pour sauce over chicken, saving some for basting. Marinate at least 1 hour.

Heat grill to medium heat.

Place marinated chicken cubes on skewers and arrange on baking sheet. Grill until chicken reaches 165 F internal temperature, 20-30 minutes. Baste with remaining sauce as needed. Serve over rice or use for chicken tacos.

Substitution: Use hot honey instead of regular honey to spice it up.

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