STRAWBERRY BALSAMIC GLAZED CHICKEN SKEWERS

5 from 2 votes

STRAWBERRY BALSAMIC GLAZED CHICKEN SKEWERS

Who said chicken had to be boring?! These glazed chicken skewers are fun to eat and easy to make — perfect for long summer evenings enjoyed outside with friends.

Prep Time30

Cook Time20

Total Time50

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American, Barbeque

Keyword: BBQ, BBQ Skewers, Chicken skewers, Summer recipes

Servings:

Author: Olivia Adriance

Ingredients

For the Chicken + Dry Rub:

1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into 1 ½ inch cubes
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
¾ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon cayenne (optional)

For the Strawberry Balsamic Glaze:

1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Pinch of salt
½ teaspoon fresh thyme

Instructions

Marinate the Chicken:

In a large bowl, toss the chicken with olive oil and spices (paprika, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, pepper, and cayenne if using). Let sit for at least 30 minutes (or up to 4 hours) to marinate.

Make the Glaze:

In a small saucepan, combine the strawberries, balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, and salt. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring and mashing as it cooks.
Blend until smooth using a small blender or immersion blender. Set aside.

Assemble the Skewers:

Thread marinated chicken onto skewers. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 20 minutes beforehand.

Grill or Sear:

Heat a grill (375 to 400°F) or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook skewers for 5 to 7 minutes per side, until nicely charred and cooked through (internal temperature should be 165°F).
Brush lightly with glaze during the last minute or so of cooking.

Serve:

Drizzle remaining glaze over the skewers and garnish with fresh basil or mint. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

I suggest serving these skewers over a bed of fresh greens, perhaps with some fresh avocado and diced strawberries. It would also be delicious with my Avocado Tomato Herb Salad, along with some cooked quinoa or oven-roasted sweet potatoes for a dinner party-worthy meal.

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