Here’s a sweet, spicy, and absolutely irresistible recipe for Hot Honey Chicken Skewers — perfect for grilling, baking, or air-frying! The chicken is marinated for maximum flavor, grilled to juicy perfection, then finished with a sticky hot honey glaze that brings the heat and the sweet.
🍯🔥 Hot Honey Chicken Skewers
Prep Time: 15 minutes (+ marinating time)
Cook Time: 12–15 minutes
Serves: 4
📝 Ingredients:
🔹 For the Chicken:
- 1 ½ lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into 1½-inch cubes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp hot sauce (like Frank’s or sriracha)
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
🔹 For the Hot Honey Glaze:
- ⅓ cup honey
- 1–2 tbsp hot sauce (adjust to taste)
- ½ tsp chili flakes (optional, for extra heat)
- 1 tbsp butter (optional, for richness)
🍢 Instructions:
🔸 1. Marinate the Chicken:
- In a bowl or zip-top bag, mix chicken with olive oil, vinegar, hot sauce, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Cover and marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours in the fridge.
🔸 2. Soak Skewers (if using wood):
- Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning. (Skip if using metal skewers.)
🔸 3. Make the Hot Honey Glaze:
- In a small saucepan, combine honey, hot sauce, chili flakes, and butter (if using).
- Warm over low heat, stirring until melted and combined.
- Remove from heat and set aside.
🔸 4. Assemble Skewers:
- Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto skewers (4–5 pieces per skewer).
🔸 5. Cook the Skewers:
Option 1: Grill
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill skewers for 10–12 minutes, turning occasionally, until fully cooked and nicely charred.
Option 2: Oven
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Line a baking sheet with foil and place skewers on a wire rack.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes, broil for the last 1–2 minutes to char.
Option 3: Air Fryer
- Preheat to 390°F (200°C).
- Cook skewers for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway.
🔸 6. Glaze & Serve:
- Brush hot honey glaze over the cooked chicken skewers while they’re still hot.
- Garnish with chopped parsley, lime wedges, or extra chili flakes, if desired.
✅ Serving Ideas:
- Over rice or quinoa
- With a side of grilled veggies or slaw
- Chopped up in tacos or wraps
- With a drizzle of cool ranch or yogurt sauce to balance the heat