Spicy Candy Corn Chicken Skewers with Maple Chipotle Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-06 · Updated 2026-05-06

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Grilled chicken skewers glazed with a sweet and smoky maple chipotle sauce, inspired by Halloween candy colors and flavors. This American-inspired Halloween recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, pairs chicken breast, maple syrup, chipotle 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: 15 min Serves 4 American cuisine 220 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb, cut into 1-inch cubes chicken breast
1/4 cup maple syrup
1 tsp chipotle chili powder
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
8, soaked in water for 30 minutes wooden skewers

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Instructions

Step 1: In a bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup maple syrup, 1 tsp chipotle chili powder, 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 2 tbsp olive oil to create the glaze.
Step 2: Add 1 lb cubed chicken breast to the bowl, tossing to coat evenly. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.
Step 3: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Thread marinated chicken cubes onto 8 soaked wooden skewers.
Step 4: Grill the skewers for 4-5 minutes per side, brushing with additional glaze from the bowl, until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and has nice grill marks.
Step 5: Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes before serving, allowing the glaze to set and flavors to meld.