🍯🌶️ Hot Honey Lemon Pepper Chicken Skewers
Sweet, spicy, tangy, and super juicy—these skewers are perfect for grilling, baking, or air-frying.
🛒 Ingredients
For the chicken
1½ lbs (680 g) boneless chicken breast or thighs, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp lemon juice
2 tsp lemon pepper seasoning
1 tsp garlic powder
½ tsp salt
½ tsp paprika
For the hot honey glaze
⅓ cup honey
1–2 tsp hot sauce (adjust to taste)
½ tsp red pepper flakes
1 tsp lemon zest
1 tbsp butter
Optional garnish
Chopped parsley
Lemon wedges
🔪 Instructions
Soak skewers (if wooden)
Soak wooden skewers in water for about 20 minutes to prevent burning.
Season the chicken
In a bowl mix:
olive oil
lemon juice
lemon pepper
garlic powder
paprika
salt
Add chicken and toss until evenly coated. Let marinate 20–30 minutes.
Assemble skewers
Thread the chicken pieces onto skewers.
Cook the skewers
Grill:
Grill over medium-high heat for 10–12 minutes, turning occasionally.
Oven:
Bake at 400°F / 200°C for 18–20 minutes.
Air fryer:
Cook at 380°F / 193°C for 10–12 minutes.
Make the hot honey glaze
In a small saucepan combine:
honey
hot sauce
red pepper flakes
butter
lemon zest
Warm on low heat until melted and slightly thick.
Glaze the skewers
Brush the hot honey glaze over the cooked chicken and cook 1–2 more minutes so it gets sticky.
Serve
Sprinkle with parsley and squeeze fresh lemon over the top.
🍽️ Serving Ideas
Serve with:
rice or garlic butter rice
grilled vegetables
flatbread or pita
a fresh cucumber salad
✅ Tip: If you like extra crispy edges, broil the skewers for the last 2 minutes.
If you’d like, I can also show you a 5-ingredient version of this recipe that’s even easier and very popular online. 🍗🔥
