Spicy Honey Chicken Skewers (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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6 boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 2-inch pieces
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2 tablespoons grapeseed oil
→ Spice Rub
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon pepper
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1 teaspoon smoked paprika
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1 teaspoon onion powder
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon dry mustard
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Zest and juice of 1 lime
→ Hot Honey Sauce
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1/4 cup unsalted butter
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1/4 cup honey
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5 cloves thinly sliced garlic
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1 tablespoon soy sauce
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1 teaspoon red chili flakes
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1 red Thai chili
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon pepper
# Instructions:
01 -
Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized 2-inch pieces. Place the chicken, spices, and oil in a large bowl and combine well.
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Thread the chicken onto skewers, folding the pieces in half if long and thin. Ensure they are very close together to retain juiciness. Set aside to marinate for 15 minutes while making the hot honey sauce.
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Set air fryer to 350°F on air fry mode.
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In a saucepan, brown the butter. Add sliced garlic, soy sauce, red chili flakes, Thai red chili, salt, and pepper. Stir well, then add honey and let simmer for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and transfer to a heat-proof container.
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Arrange chicken in preheated air fryer, ensuring not to overcrowd. Air fry at 350°F for 15 minutes, basting with hot honey sauce at 7 minutes and again at the end.
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Serve the chicken hot with extra sauce on the side. Enjoy!
# Notes:
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To achieve juicier chicken, skewer pieces closely together.