Description
These Spicy Honey Chicken and Sweet Potato Kebabs are a delicious and flavorful dish perfect for grilling season. Tender chicken thighs are marinated in a spicy blend of seasonings, paired with sweet potatoes and onions, then grilled to perfection and finished with a sweet honey glaze. A crowd-pleasing recipe that is easy to prepare and sure to impress!
Ingredients
Sweet Potato Kebabs:
- 1–2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
Chicken Kebabs:
- 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*
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
- Cook Sweet Potatoes: Boil sweet potato cubes until nearly cooked but still firm. Drain and cool.
- Prepare Spice Mix + Glaze: Combine olive oil, garlic powder, chili powder, salt, pepper, cumin, paprika, and crushed red pepper. In a separate bowl, mix honey and vinegar.
- Marinate Ingredients: Toss chicken with half of spice mix. Toss remaining spice mix with potatoes and onions.
- Skewer and Grill: Thread chicken, sweet potatoes, and onions onto skewers. Brush with half of honey glaze. Grill until chicken is cooked through.
- Glaze and Serve: Brush skewers with remaining honey glaze. Optionally, garnish with basil before serving.
Notes
- Soak bamboo skewers in water for 30 minutes before using to prevent burning.
- You can substitute chicken thighs with chicken breast, adjusting cooking time as needed.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilled
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 466
- Sugar: 29.2 g
- Sodium: 821.5 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42.8 g
- Fiber: 3.5 g
- Protein: 35.3 g
- Cholesterol: 159.8 mg