Low Carb Honey-Chipotle Chicken Skewers

These low carb honey-chipotle skewers are both sweet and spicy! A keto-friendly and sugar-free recipe that's perfect for the grilling season!

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It's official - I've gone chipotle-mad! I just LOVE that smoky heat that it adds to any dish. With this recipe, I've made a marinade for chicken skewers but added a little sweetness from some low carb honey.

There are two main options for the honey that I'm aware of - but if you have a recommendation please comment below!

Low Carb Honey Alternatives

The first option is from Nature's Hollow. I've never seen this in stores, but you can buy it from Amazon, It's 1g net carb per tablespoon, and sweetened with xylitol. It's a little thinner than regular honey but has a good flavor. 

The second honey alternative is from Honey Tree. I picked mine up from Walmart - current price according to their site is $2.38, but if you really want to you can buy a three-pack from Amazon for $22.00! It is thick and gloopy, and tastes very good. However, it is sweetened with maltitol and sorbitol and is 2g net carbs per tablespoon. 

Update: Read my full review of honey alternatives or make your own zero carb honey!

How to Make Honey Chipotle Chicken Skewers

To make the marinade, combine the sugar free honey with some low carb ketchup (I love the G Hughes brand which you can buy from Amazon), white wine (or apple cider) vinegar, and a spoonful of sauce from a can of chipotles in adobo sauce. You could substitute the sauce with chipotle powder if needed.

Add cubed chicken breast to the bowl, and stir to coat. Cover and store in the fridge for at least an hour. 

Meanwhile, if using wooden skewers, soak them in water for an hour before they are required. Thread the chicken onto the skewers - I used six 8" skewers - and season with salt and pepper. Discard any remaining marinade. 

Cook on a hot grill for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken has reached an internal temperature of 165F. 

The combination of the sweet honey and spicy, smoky chipotle is SO good - it really elevates the chicken!

Enjoy these skewers on their own, or try adding them to a low carb wrap!

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Low Carb Honey Chipotle Chicken Skewers

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These low carb honey-chipotle skewers are both sweet and spicy! A keto-friendly and sugar-free recipe that's perfect for the grilling season!

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Marinating Time 1 hour hr

Total Time 1 hour hr 20 minutes mins

Makes: 6 skewers

Net Carbs: 1.3

Calories: 242

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

 

• 4 tbs low carb honey
• 2 tbs low carb tomato ketchup
• 1 tbs white wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar
• 1-2 teaspoon sauce from a can of chipotles in adobo sauce
• 2 large skinless chicken breasts cubed
• salt and black pepper

Equipment

• Goya Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce - 7 oz.
• JOBKIM Gravity Electric Grinder Set of 2
• ThermoPro TP-16 Digital Cooking Food Meat Thermometer

Step-by-Step Instructions

 

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1. To make the marinade, combine the honey, ketchup, vinegar, and adobo sauce in a medium bowl. 
2. Add the chicken and stir to coat. Cover and store in the fridge for at least an hour. 
3. Meanwhile, if using wooden skewers, soak them in water for an hour before they are required.
4. Thread the chicken onto the skewers and season with salt and pepper. Discard any remaining marinade. 
5. Cook on a hot grill for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken has reached an internal temperature of 165F. 

Nutrition

Serving: 3skewers (half the recipe)Calories: 242kcalCarbohydrates: 1.3gProtein: 37gFat: 4.5gSaturated Fat: 1.2gCholesterol: 149mgSodium: 415mgNet Carbs: 1.3g

Notes

Nutritional data is approximate because not all the marinade is consumed.

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Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is my best approximation. Net carbs are calculated as the total grams carbs minus the total grams of fiber.