Smoked Marinated Chicken Skewers

Smoked and marinated chicken skewers make a perfect food for summer cookouts or for an easy dinner. Lightly charred smokiness makes these kabobs simply irresistible.

Ingredients

3 lbs skinless, boneless chicken breasts
1/2 cup soy sauce or tamari
1/2 cup raw honey
6 TBS toasted sesame oil
3 TBS orange juice
3 cloves garlic minced
1 tsp ground ginger
1 tsp cracked black pepper
16 oz button mushrooms
1 large or 2 medium red or green bell pepper

Instructions

1.In a large covered container, mix honey, soy sauce, sesame oil, and orange juice. Stir in garlic, ginger, and pepper. Reserve 1/3 cup of the marinade in a separate bowl.

2.Cut chicken into 1” cubes. Coat chicken with the larger portion of marinade and refrigerate for about 2 hours. After 2 hours, let chicken come to room temperature.

3.Soak skewers in water. Wipe mushrooms and cut large ones in half. Thread chicken, bell pepper, and mushrooms onto skewers.

4.Preheat smoker to 250°F. Place skewers in the smoker for 60 minutes, rotating occasionally.

5.Brush skewers with reserved marinade. Smoke for another 15-20 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F to 170°F internally.

6.Serve with napkins or transfer to a platter with cooked rice.

Nutrition Information:

Amount Per Serving:
YIELD: 6 SERVING SIZE: 1

CALORIES: 627 TOTAL FAT: 22g SATURATED FAT: 4g TRANS FAT: 0g
UNSATURATED FAT: 16g CHOLESTEROL: 193mg SODIUM: 1506mg CARBOHYDRATES: 32g FIBER: 2g SUGAR: 26g PROTEIN: 75g