STRAWBERRY BALSAMIC GLAZED CHICKEN SKEWERS

STRAWBERRY BALSAMIC GLAZED CHICKEN SKEWERS✨ the perfect summer chicken recipe! Perfectly seared chicken with a sweet and savory balsamic glaze served skewer-style, because it’s more fun that way.

For the Chicken + Dry Rub:
1 ½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into 1½” cubes
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
¾ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon cayenne (optional)
For the Strawberry Balsamic Glaze:
1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Pinch kosher salt
½ teaspoon fresh thyme

Instructions
Marinate the Chicken:
In a large bowl, toss chicken with olive oil and seasonings. Let sit for at least 30 minutes (or up to 4 hours) to marinate.
Make the Glaze:
In a small saucepan, combine strawberries, balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, Dijon, and salt. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring and mashing as it cooks.
Blend until smooth using a small blender or immersion blender. Set aside.
Assemble the Skewers:
Thread marinated chicken onto skewers. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 20 minutes beforehand.
Grill or Sear:
Heat a grill (375-400) or grill pan over medium-high. Cook skewers for 5–7 minutes per side, until nicely charred and cooked through (internal temp 165°F).
Brush lightly with glaze during the last minute or so of cooking.
Serve:
Drizzle remaining glaze over the skewers and garnish with fresh basil or mint. Serve immediately.

Today we’re making strawberry balsamic glazed chicken skewers, aka the most beautiful, perfect summer chicken you will ever have. You can make these chicken skewers on the grill or in a grill pan or honestly just in a skillet. We don’t need to be too prescriptive here. The important thing is that you get a good dry rub on the chicken, give it a sear, and brush it with a sweet and savory strawberry balsamic glaze. Easily my new favorite summer chicken recipe. I don’t know why I just thought of this, but the strawberry balsamic glaze would also be delightful on ice cream. So, let’s just put a pin in that one for later. There’s something about putting things on a skewer that just makes them taste better. This recipe is as fun as it is flavorful.