Hamdi Saidani Bobby Flay’s Chicken Skewers are made with chicken thighs, fresh orange juice, fresh lime juice, honey, canola oil, ancho chili powder, and garlic. This delicious chicken skewers recipe creates a tasty dinner that takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes to prepare and can serve up to 4 people.
Ingredients Needed:
- 6 skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut lengthwise into halves
- 24 wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes
- 125 ml fresh orange juice
- 60 ml fresh lime juice
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp canola oil
- 2 tbsp ancho chili powder
- 3 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Butter lettuce leaves (for serving)
- Fresh mint leaves (garnish)
- Chopped roasted peanuts (garnish)
How To Make Chicken Skewers?
- Prepare the Skewers: Skewer each chicken thigh half with two skewers to ensure they lay flat. Place the skewered chicken in a large shallow baking dish.
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, whisk together the orange juice, lime juice, honey, canola oil, ancho chili powder, and chopped garlic. Pour this mixture over the chicken thighs in the dish, ensuring they are well coated. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 1 to 4 hours.
- Preheat the Grill: Preheat a griddle or griddle pan over high heat.
- Grill the Chicken: Remove the chicken thighs from the marinade and season them with salt and freshly ground black pepper on both sides. Grill the chicken for 4 to 5 minutes on each side, or until they are just cooked through.
- Serve: Remove the chicken from the skewers, place in butter lettuce leaves, and garnish with fresh mint leaves and chopped roasted peanuts.
Recipe Tips:
- Soak the Skewers: Soak the wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes. This stops them from burning on the grill.
- Use Fresh Juice: Use fresh orange and lime juice for the best flavor. It makes the marinade taste fresh and natural.
- Marinate Enough: Let the chicken marinate for at least 1 hour but not more than 4 hours. This gives it time to soak up all the flavors.
- Don’t Crowd the Grill: Keep space between the skewers when grilling. This helps them cook evenly.
- Check the Chicken: Cut into the thickest part of the chicken to make sure it’s white with no pink. This means it’s fully cooked and safe to eat.
How To Store & Reheat Leftovers?
- Refrigerate: First, let the leftover chicken skewers cool to room temperature. Then, place them in an airtight container and store them in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Freeze: Let the chicken skewers cool completely, then wrap them tightly in plastic wrap and place them in a freezer-safe bag. Store in the freezer for up to 2 months. To thaw, transfer the skewers to the refrigerator overnight before reheating.
- Reheat: Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat. Add a splash of oil to prevent sticking, then place the chicken skewers in the pan. Cook for 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally until they are evenly heated.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 of 4
- Calories: 210.57
- Total Fat: 10.95g
- Saturated Fat: 2.62g
- Cholesterol: 96mg
- Sodium: 84.45mg
- Potassium: 435.08mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 7.30g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.53g
- Sugars: 5.01g
- Protein: 20.46g
More Bobby Flay Recipe:
- Bobby Flay Chicken Marinade
- Bobby Flay Roast Chicken
- Bobby Flay Fried Chicken
- Bobby Flay Chicken Rub
- Bobby Flay Chicken Fajitas
Bobby Flay Chicken Skewers
Description
Bobby Flay’s Chicken Skewers are made with chicken thighs, fresh orange juice, fresh lime juice, honey, canola oil, ancho chili powder, and garlic. This delicious chicken skewers recipe creates a tasty dinner that takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes to prepare and can serve up to 4 people.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Prepare the Skewers: Skewer each chicken thigh half with two skewers to ensure they lay flat. Place the skewered chicken in a large shallow baking dish.
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, whisk together the orange juice, lime juice, honey, canola oil, ancho chili powder, and chopped garlic. Pour this mixture over the chicken thighs in the dish, ensuring they are well coated. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 1 to 4 hours.
- Preheat the Grill: Preheat a griddle or griddle pan over high heat.
- Grill the Chicken: Remove the chicken thighs from the marinade and season them with salt and freshly ground black pepper on both sides. Grill the chicken for 4 to 5 minutes on each side, or until they are just cooked through.
- Serve: Remove the chicken from the skewers, place in butter lettuce leaves, and garnish with fresh mint leaves and chopped roasted peanuts.
Notes
- Soak the Skewers: Soak the wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes. This stops them from burning on the grill.
Use Fresh Juice: Use fresh orange and lime juice for the best flavor. It makes the marinade taste fresh and natural.
Marinate Enough: Let the chicken marinate for at least 1 hour but not more than 4 hours. This gives it time to soak up all the flavors.
Don’t Crowd the Grill: Keep space between the skewers when grilling. This helps them cook evenly.
Check the Chicken: Cut into the thickest part of the chicken to make sure it’s white with no pink. This means it’s fully cooked and safe to eat.
Bobby Flay Chicken Skewers