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# **Spicy Honey Garlic Chicken Skewers with Creamy Avocado Dipping Sauce**
These skewers are **easy to make**, great for **weeknight dinners**, and perfect for **BBQs, parties, or meal prep**.
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✔ **Sweet, Spicy, and Smoky** – The combination of **honey, garlic, and chili** creates an irresistible glaze that caramelizes beautifully on the grill.
✔ **Healthy and Protein-Packed** – Lean chicken breast and avocado make this meal **nutrient-dense and satisfying**.
✔ **Quick and Easy** – The marinade does most of the work! Once the chicken is marinated, it takes just **10-15 minutes** to grill.
✔ **Great for Meal Prep** – Make extra skewers for **lunches** or **easy dinners** throughout the week.
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### **For the Chicken Skewers:**
– 1 ½ lbs boneless, skinless **chicken breast** (cut into bite-sized cubes)
– 2 tablespoons **honey**
– 3 cloves **garlic** (minced)
– 1 ½ tablespoons **soy sauce** (or tamari for gluten-free)
– 1 tablespoon **olive oil**
– 1 teaspoon **Sriracha** (adjust based on spice preference)
– 1 teaspoon **smoked paprika**
– ½ teaspoon **chili flakes** (optional for extra heat)
– Salt and black pepper, to taste
– Wooden skewers (soaked in water for 30 minutes)
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### **1. Marinate the Chicken**
In a large bowl, whisk together **honey, garlic, soy sauce, olive oil, Sriracha, smoked paprika, chili flakes, salt, and pepper**. Add the chicken pieces and toss to coat well. Cover and refrigerate for at least **30 minutes** (or up to 4 hours for maximum flavor).
### **2. Prepare the Skewers**
If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least **30 minutes** to prevent burning. Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto the skewers.
### **4. Make the Creamy Avocado Dipping Sauce**
While the chicken is grilling, blend together the **avocado, Greek yogurt, lime juice, garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper** in a food processor or blender. Add a little **water** to achieve your desired consistency.
**5. Serve and Enjoy**
Remove the skewers from the grill and let them rest for a couple of minutes. Serve with the **creamy avocado sauce** on the side for dipping.