Sweet Chilli Chicken Skewers

Sweet chilli chicken skewers are easy to prepare, fun to grill, and packed with flavour that everyone loves. The gentle heat of sweet chilli sauce adds a tasty kick without being too spicy, making them ideal for all ages.

Sweet Chilli Chicken Skewers

SERVES

4

PEOPLE

PREP TIME

20

MINUTES

COOKING TIME

30

MINUTES

Ingredients

  • 4 metal or wooden skewers - if using wooden ones, soak in water for 10 minutes first to avoid them burning.

  • For the dip:  6 tbsp mayonnaise

  • 2 tbsp barbecue sauce

  • 1 tsp chopped coriander (optional)

  • For the skewers:  4 chicken breasts cut into cubes

  • 1 tbsp dried oregano

  • 1 tbsp dried sage

  • 1 tbsp paprika

  • 1 tbsp mayonnaise

  • 1 tbsp tomato purée

  • ½ tsp onion powder

  • ½ tsp garlic powder

  • Juice of ½ lemon or lime

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

  • Salt and freshly ground pepper

  • To glaze: 3 tbsp sweet chilli sauce

  • 1 tbsp chopped coriander

  • 1 tsp sesame seeds

Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 200ËšC/180ËšC fan/gas mark 6.

  2. To make the dip, mix the ingredients and refrigerate until serving.

  3. Add all the chicken skewer ingredients to a bowl and combine well.

  4. Season with salt and pepper.

  5. Thread the coated chicken onto the skewers tightly.

  6. Place the kebabs on a baking tray and bake in the oven for 25 to 30 minutes, turning halfway. The chicken should be golden.

  7. Remove the chicken kebabs from the oven and brush them with the sweet chilli sauce.

  8. Garnish with coriander and sesame seeds before serving with the dip.

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