Description
These BBQ Beer Chicken Skewers are a perfect summer dish, featuring tender chicken marinated in a flavorful beer-based BBQ sauce. Served alongside a vibrant Avocado Corn and Feta Salsa, this recipe is a crowd-pleaser for any backyard barbecue or gathering.
Ingredients
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For the BBQ Beer Chicken Skewers:
- 1/2 cup your favorite beer
- 3/4 cup ketchup
- 1/2 cup honey
- 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons chipotle chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- kosher salt
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size chunks
For the Avocado Corn and Feta Salsa:
- 1–2 jalapeños
- 2 cups grilled or steamed corn
- 1/3 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
- whipped or mashed avocado, for serving
Instructions
- In a pot, combine the beer, ketchup, honey, dijon, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, and salt. Boil then simmer for 15 minutes until thickened. Combine chicken with 1/2 cup BBQ sauce, grill until cooked through. 2. Grill jalapeño, chop, mix with corn, cilantro, basil, lime juice, lemon juice, vinegar, salt, and feta. 3. Serve chicken with salsa, avocado, and herbs.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, leave the seeds in the jalapeño or add a dash of hot sauce to the salsa.
- Feel free to customize the salsa with additional ingredients like diced tomatoes or black beans.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling, Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer with salsa
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: BBQ Beer Chicken Skewers, Avocado Corn and Feta Salsa, Grilled Chicken, Summer BBQ Recipes
