Best 7 Chicken Skewers With Sweet Spicy Marmalade Recipes

SWEET AND SPICY CHICKEN SKEWERS

Steps:

• One of Craig Morgan's favorite recipes. Developed by PBS' Barbecue America host Rick Browne.
• In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, honey and soy sauce. Add the brown sugar, chili powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, black pepper and jalapeno and whisk to mix.
• Place the chicken in a 1 gallon re-sealable plastic bag and pour in the marinade, refrigerate at least 2 hours (or overnight if time allows). Discard the marinade.
• Preheat the barbecue grill (or oven) for high heat at 450 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Thread the chicken, onions and roasted red peppers alternately on the skewers.
• Lightly oil the grill grate and place the skewers on the grill. Cook for 12-15 minutes, until chicken juices run clear, turning several times.
• Serve with one can (22 ounces) BUSH'S® Smokehouse Tradition Grillin' Beans.

CHICKEN SKEWERS WITH SWEET & SPICY MARMALADE

Steps:

• Pound chicken breasts with a meat mallet to 1/4-in. thickness; cut lengthwise into 1-in.-wide strips. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine oil, soy sauce, garlic and pepper. Add chicken; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate 4 hours or overnight., In a small saucepan, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add jalapeno; cook and stir until tender. Add ginger; cook 1 minute longer. Reduce heat; stir in marmalade, lime juice, orange juice concentrate and salt., Preheat broiler. Drain chicken, discarding marinade. Thread chicken strips, weaving back and forth, onto eight metal or soaked wooden skewers. Place in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Broil 6 in. from heat 2-4 minutes on each side or until chicken is no longer pink. Serve with sauce.

SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN SKEWERS

Steps:

• Put the vinegar, sugar, reserved pineapple juice and cornstarch slurry into a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce heat and simmer until the sauce thickens, about 8 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside. Reserve half of the sauce in a small serving bowl to be used as a dipping sauce alongside the skewers.
• Quarter the red pepper and remove the core and seeds. Slice each quarter into 6 pieces. Cut each chicken thigh into 6 pieces.
• Preheat a grill pan or an outdoor grill to medium heat.
• On each of the 8 skewers, place 1 chunk of pineapple, then a piece of chicken thigh, followed by a piece of red pepper. Repeat with another piece of pineapple then chicken, then red pepper. Season skewers with salt and pepper, to taste. Grill the skewers on oiled grill, cooking for 4 minutes on each side. Brush the sweet and sour sauce all over the skewers and grill and additional 2 minutes per side. Remove to a serving dish and serve with the reserved sweet and sour sauce, for dipping.

SPICY CHICKEN SKEWERS

Steps:

• 1. Soak skewers in water for 30 minutes.
• 2. While soaking skewers, combine crumbs, chili powder, black pepper, salt, and red pepper in a shallow dish.
• 3. Cut chicken into strips, thread onto skewers. Brush chicken with melted butter or margarine. Roll in crumb mixture.
• 4. Place chicken skewers in a single layer on a lightly greased baking sheet. Bake in a 400 degree oven for 8 to 10 minutes or until tender and no longer pink, turning once.
• 5. While chicken is baking, stir together sour cream and cilantro in small bowl. Serve alongside chicken.

MOROCCAN-SPICED CHICKEN SKEWERS

Steps:

• Whisk olive oil, 1/4 cup mint, cilantro, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, honey, 1 1/2 teaspoon salt, 2 cloves garlic, paprika, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, and cayenne in a large bowl. Reserve 1/4 cup marinade in a separate bowl.
• Place chicken in a large resealable plastic bag. Pour marinade over chicken. Press air out of the bag and seal tightly. Turn the bag to distribute the marinade. Place in a bowl and refrigerate for 5 hours.
• Whisk yogurt, 1/2 cup lemon juice, 1/4 cup mint, 2 cloves garlic, lemon zest, and 1 teaspoon salt together in a bowl to make sauce. Cover and place in the refrigerator.
• Toss green bell peppers and red onion in the reserved 1/4 cup marinade. Remove chicken from the bag and discard all marinade. Thread chicken, peppers, and onion alternately onto skewers.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Arrange skewers on the grill. Close lid and cook, turning once or twice, until chicken is firm to the touch, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from grill and let stand for 2 to 3 minutes. Serve with cold sauce.

SPICY MARMALADE GLAZED CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, combine the marmalade, vinaigrette, salsa, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
• Heat the mixture, simmering, until the marmalade has melted.
• Set aside to cool completely.
• Divide the marmalade in half.
• Place the chicken in a food storage bag. If desired, pound gently with a mallet or heel of hand to even thickness. Add one half of the cooled marinade mixture, seal the bag, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
• Take chicken from the marinade and discard the USED marinade.
• Pour the second half of the marinade into a saucepan.
• Bring marinade to a boil; reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes.
• Grill chicken for about 5 to 6 minutes on each side, or until chicken is cooked through. Serve chicken with hot reserved marinade.

SLAYER'S SWEET, TANGY, AND SPICY KABOBS

Steps:

• Make the marinade by whisking the brown sugar, honey, lime juice, lemon juice, maraschino cherry juice, garlic powder, ginger, black pepper, cayenne pepper, pineapple juice, wine, hot pepper sauce, and soy sauce together in a large, non-metallic bowl. Toss the mushrooms, onion, bell pepper, tomatoes, and chicken in the marinade; cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
• On each skewer, thread a piece of chicken, then three of the veggies followed by another piece of chicken then a pineapple slice and one maraschino cherry at the end. Mix and match the vegetables as you assemble the skewers. Cook on the preheated grill until the chicken is no longer pink in the center and the vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes.