Description
Spicy Honey Chicken is a mouthwatering dish that combines the perfect balance of heat and sweetness, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknight dinners or special gatherings. These juicy chicken skewers are coated in a flavorful spice rub and drizzled with a delectable hot honey sauce, providing an irresistible taste experience. The air fryer method ensures a crispy exterior while keeping the meat tender and succulent. Enjoy these skewers on their own, or serve them with fresh salads, rice, or even in taco shells for a fun twist. This versatile recipe is quick to prepare and guaranteed to impress everyone at your table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tbsp grapeseed oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dry mustard
- Zest of 1 lime
- Juice of 1 lime
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- ¼ cup honey
- 5 cloves of thinly sliced garlic
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp red chili flakes
- 1 red Thai chili
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
Instructions
- Cut chicken thighs into 2” pieces and combine with spices and oil in a large bowl.
- Thread the marinated chicken onto skewers.
- Preheat air fryer to 350°F.
- Cook the skewers for 15 minutes; baste with hot honey sauce halfway through.
- Serve hot with extra sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 90mg