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Citrus Garlic Chicken Skewers (Smoked)

Smoked citrus garlic chicken skewers marinated in lime, orange, and garlic, smoked at 300°F, and glazed with a honey hot sauce butter during the final minutes of cooking.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinating Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken & Marinade
  • 2 lbs chicken breast sliced thin for skewers
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Juice of 1 orange
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
Honey Hot Sauce Glaze
  • 4 tbsp butter half a stick
  • 0.25 cup hot sauce
  • 0.25 cup honey
  • Juice of 1 lime

Equipment

  • Smoker
  • Skewers (wooden or metal)
  • Small Saucepan
  • Basting brush
  • Instant-Read Thermometer

Method
 

  1. Slice chicken thin and even. Toss with olive oil, citrus juice, garlic, and seasonings. Marinate 20-30 minutes. Thread onto skewers.
  2. Smoke at 300°F for approximately 10 minutes. Rotate skewers halfway for even cooking.
  3. Melt butter in a saucepan. Add hot sauce, honey, and lime juice. Simmer 2-3 minutes into a glaze.
  4. At 150-155°F internal, start brushing glaze in multiple coats. Cook until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  5. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and an extra squeeze of lime. Serve immediately.

Notes

Thin slices: More surface area means better glaze coverage on every bite.
Don't over-marinate: 30 minutes max. Citrus acid turns chicken mushy past that point.
Glaze at 150-155°F: Multiple thin coats caramelize on the smoker for a sticky finish.

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