Grilled Nashville Hot Chicken Skewers Recipe
Simple and quick Grilled Nashville Hot Chicken Skewers are the perfect weeknight dinner. Grill them indoors or out!
Servings 6 Servings
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken thighs boneless skinless or chicken breast, cubed
- 2 tbsp Nashville Hot Chicken spice blend recipe below
- 1 tbsp olive oil or cooking spray
- 3 tbsp honey
Nashville Hot Chicken Seasoning
- 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.
- 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 and white bread, if desired.
NOTE: if using bamboo or wood skewers, soak for 20-30 minutes in water so they don't catch fire.
Notes
Tips for Storing
- Leftover chicken skewers keep well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Remove the chicken from the skewers before storing; it takes up less space and reheats more evenly.
- Reheat in a skillet over medium heat with a splash of water or chicken broth to keep the meat moist. The microwave works in a pinch but can make the chicken rubbery.
- The spice blend can be made ahead and stored in a sealed jar at room temperature for up to 6 months. Keeping it on hand means this dinner comes together even faster on busy nights.
- Freeze cooked chicken (off the skewers) in a zip-top bag for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
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
