Description
These Firecracker Chicken Skewers are a perfect blend of spicy, savory, and sweet flavors that will ignite your taste buds. Juicy chicken chunks marinated in a fiery sauce, threaded onto skewers, and cooked to perfection, these skewers are a crowd-pleaser for any occasion.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken Skewers:
- Wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
For the Marinade:
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For Garnish:
- 1 recipe firecracker sauce, or 1 cup store-bought
- Crushed red pepper, for garnish
- Parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a large bowl, combine the cubed chicken, oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat the chicken evenly.
- Skewer the Chicken: Thread 4-5 chicken cubes onto each soaked wooden skewer.
- Cook the Skewers: Brush the chicken with firecracker sauce and air fry at 400°F for 11-12 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Finish and Serve: Drizzle the skewers with reserved sauce, garnish with crushed red pepper and parsley, and serve hot.
Notes
- For oven baking, line a baking sheet and bake at 400°F for 20-25 minutes.
- For grilling, grill over medium-high heat for 8-10 minutes per side.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken skewer
- Calories: 216 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 98mg
