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Maple whiskey glazed chicken skewers
The best backyard barbecue option that will steal the spotlight.
SERVES
4
Ingredients
For the glaze:
- 3/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha hot sauce
- 1 tablespoon whisky
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- Zest of one orange
- Salt and pepper
For the marinated chicken:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons whisky
- 1 teaspoon Sriracha hot sauce
- Juice of one orange
- 2 sprigs thyme, leaves only
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 large clove garlic, grated
- 1 kilogram boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 4 centimeter pieces
Directions
- For the glaze, in a small bowl whisk maple syrup, Sriracha, whiskey, Dijon mustard, orange zest and season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
- Next, for the chicken marinade grab a large bowl and stir together oil, whiskey, Sriracha, orange juice, thyme, salt, pepper and garlic. Then add chicken and toss well to coat. Refrigerate for 30 minutes or overnight.
- Preheat grill to medium high. Thread about five to six pieces of chicken onto each skewer. Cook skewers for six minutes, turning regularly.
- Brush chicken with glaze and cook, turning and brushing twice more, for four minutes or until charred and cooked through.
