Grilled Nashville Hot Chicken Skewers
These grilled Nashville hot chicken skewers deliver bold heat with balance. Boneless skinless chicken thighs stay juicy on the grill. Nashville hot spices bring cayenne driven heat. Honey adds a touch of sweetness to round it out. Serve them hot off the grill with crisp pickles for contrast and bite.
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 278kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken thighs boneless skinless or breast, cubed
- 2 tbsp Nashville Hot Chicken spice blend recipe below
- 1 tbsp olive oil or cooking spray
- 3 tbsp honey
Nashville Hot Chicken Spice Blend
- ¼ cup cayenne pepper
- 2 tbsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp light brown sugar packed
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp kosher salt
- 2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Slice the chicken into uniform cubes or slices and thread onto metal skewers. NOTE: if using bamboo or wood skewers, soak for 20-30 minutes in water so they don't catch fire.
- Preheat grill pan over high heat.
- Season the chicken with Nashville Hot seasoning.
- Brush the grill pan with oil or use cooking spray and add the chicken skewers. Grill, flipping occasionally, until cooked through and center is no longer pink, about 8-10 minutes.
- Brush with honey and serve immediately with a side of pickles.
Nutrition
Calories: 278kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 74mg | Sodium: 1228mg | Potassium: 432mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 4739IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 2mg
