Honey-Glazed Chicken Skewers with Mild Spice

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Tender chicken pieces marinated in a sweet and mildly spiced honey glaze, grilled on skewers for a kid-pleasing dinner. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs honey, soy sauce, mild chili powder for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 40 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 American cuisine 220 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1/2 tsp mild chili powder, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1 tbsp olive oil, and 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice until well combined.
  2. Step 2: Add 1 lb boneless chicken thighs cut into 1-inch pieces to the marinade and toss to coat thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  3. Step 3: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (around 400°F).
  4. Step 4: Thread the marinated chicken pieces evenly onto 8 soaked wooden skewers.
  5. Step 5: Grill the skewers for 4-5 minutes per side, turning once, until the chicken is cooked through and glaze is caramelized and sticky.
  6. Step 6: Remove from heat and let rest for 3 minutes before serving warm.

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