Buffalo Chicken Skewers
If you are a fan of Fiery Buffalo Wings, then you will be all over these Buffalo Chicken Skewers. You get all the same amazing fiery flavor, but so much more juicy, tender chicken meat per bite!
Servings 8 skewers
Calories 170kcal
Ingredients
- 8 boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into 6 pieces*
For the Buffalo sauce
- 1 cup Frank's Red Hot
- 1/4 cup ghee (or butter)
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tbsp sriracha*
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp smoked chipotle powder
Instructions
- Prepare skewers: Place wooden skewers in cold water to soak for at least 30 minutes.
- Make buffalo sauce: In a medium saucepan, bring Frank's RedHot, ghee, and minced garlic to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 1-2 minutes. Whisk in sriracha, cayenne pepper, and chipotle powder. Remove from heat and cool 15-20 minutes.
- Marinate chicken: Place chicken pieces in a non-reactive bowl. Pour ⅔ of the buffalo sauce over chicken and mix well to coat all pieces.
- Thread skewers: Remove soaked skewers from water and thread marinated chicken pieces onto each skewer.
- Preheat grill: Heat outdoor grill to medium-high.
- Grill skewers: Place skewers on grill and cook 10-12 minutes total, turning every 2-3 minutes and brushing with remaining buffalo sauce each time you turn.
- Finish and serve: Remove cooked skewers to serving plate. Brush with any remaining buffalo sauce and garnish with chopped green onions if desired. Serve immediately with celery and carrot sticks.
Nutrition
Calories: 170kcal | Protein: 19g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 1095mg | Potassium: 254mg | Vitamin A: 120IU | Vitamin C: 2.8mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.8mg