Description
Delicious grilled chicken skewers seasoned with paprika, garlic, and brown sugar, perfect for a quick meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1–1/2 teaspoons light brown sugar (lightly packed)
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Position an oven rack 6 inches from the heat element. Preheat broiler to high and let it fully heat up. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper or foil.
- Trim excess fat off chicken and cut into 1-inch pieces. In a large bowl, combine chicken with seasonings, sugar, and cornstarch. Toss with tongs for even coating.
- Drizzle oil over chicken. Toss again to coat evenly.
- Thread chicken onto the skewers.
- Place skewers, spaced apart, on prepared pan. Broil for 12 minutes or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 160°F and has a golden exterior.
- Remove from oven, taste, and add a tiny pinch of salt if needed. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Note 1: You can use parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup.
- Note 2: Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Note 3: Use other cuts of chicken if preferred, but cooking times may vary.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg