Ingredients

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(Serves 4 | Makes 8 skewers)

Chicken & marinade:

1½ lbs boneless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into 1.5” cubes
3 tbsp honey (or sugar-free maple syrup for blood sugar friendly)
2 tbsp olive oil
2–3 chipotle peppers in adobo, minced (1 for mild, 3 for fiery—you control the heat!)
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp fresh lime juice (you love citrus!)
1 tsp ground cumin
½ tsp smoked paprika
Salt & black pepper

For serving:

Lime wedges
Fresh cilantro
Sliced avocado
Optional: Cilantro-lime rice or cauliflower rice (low-carb—you love this!)

Instructions

1. Marinate chicken:

Whisk honey, olive oil, chipotles, garlic, lime juice, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
Toss chicken; marinate 15–30 min (or up to 2 hours refrigerated).

2. Skewer:

If using wooden skewers, soak in water 30 minutes to prevent burning.
Thread chicken onto skewers (don’t overcrowd).

3. Grill or broil:

Grill: Over medium-high heat 8–10 minutes, turning occasionally, until chicken reaches 165°F.
Broiler: On a foil-lined pan 6 inches from heat, 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway.
Air fryer: 375°F (190°C) for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway.

4. Serve:

Rest 5 minutes. Drizzle with extra glaze (optional) and serve with lime wedges, cilantro, and avocado.

💡 Pro Tips for Perfection:
✅ Use chicken thighs—they stay juicier than breasts during cooking.
✅ Don’t over-marinate—acidic lime juice can toughen meat beyond 2 hours.
✅ Low-sodium mastery (you love this!):
→ Skip added salt—rely on chipotle, cumin, and lime for flavor
→ Boost umami with 1 tsp smoked paprika + extra garlic
✅ Blood sugar friendly (you love this!):
→ Replace honey with sugar-free maple syrup
→ Add 1 tbsp chia seeds to marinade for fiber + glycemic control
→ Net carbs: 6g/serving
✅ Low-carb/keto option (you love this!):
→ Already compliant! <8g net carbs/serving
→ Increase healthy fats: extra avocado + 1 tbsp olive oil in marinade
✅ Make ahead:
→ Marinate chicken 1 day ahead
→ Skewer 4 hours ahead; refrigerate
→ Grill just before serving for best texture

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