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Spicy Sticky Chicken Skewers with Very Lazy

June 26, 2017 By All That I'm Eating 22 Comments

As you might already know I am a big fan of simple, straightforward cooking. I suffer from hangryness you see and when I get home on a busy weekday evening I want something full of flavour that can be rustled up in no time at all. So welcome my Sticky Chicken Skewers into your kitchen. They take just minutes to prepare and the whole meal (including potatoes and tomato salad) is on the table in well under 30 minutes. Just because it’s quick cooking doesn’t mean anything should be skimped on, it should still be full of quality ingredients and downright delicious. Word of warning though, you might walk round work all day with a very smug look on your face knowing you’ve got a great dinner to go home to when you get these on to marinate, do try and hide it.

sticky chicken skewers

Ingredients

You will need (for two):

  • 2 chicken breasts, diced (you could use scored drumsticks, thighs or wings but they’ll take longer to cook)
  • Juice 1 lime
  • 3 tbsp maple syrup
  • 25ml bourbon (don’t worry if you don’t have any, just leave it out)
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 ½ tsp Very Lazy Red Chillies
  • 2 tsp Very Lazy Smoked Chopped Garlic
  • 1 tbsp rapeseed oil
  • Salt and pepper

sticky chicken ingredients

Method

Mix together all the ingredients apart from the chicken to make the marinade. The joy of this marinade is that there is no chopping involved, just a spoon of this and a splash of that and it takes no time at all to prepare.

Add the chicken to the marinade and stir it all together to ensure the chicken is fully coated. Cover and put in the fridge for at least two hours, ideally overnight. I prepared mine the morning before I went to work.

Put the diced chicken onto skewers reserving any leftover marinade. Top tip – soak the skewers in water for a few hours before using them to prevent them burning when cooked.

Heat a pan on medium-high and add a little oil. Pop the chicken skewers in and fry, rotating the skewers until the chicken is cooked basting with the leftover marinade. Keep cooking until the marinade has all been added and has reduced down leaving everything lovely and sticky.

Serve with simple boiled new potatoes and a dressed tomato salad; both of which you can get ready before you fry the chicken.

I have to admit that I loved this sticky marinade so much that I have also tried it with aubergine slices (I mixed up the marinade and brushed it on when the aubergine was almost cooked) and tofu (ideally an overnight marination) both fried and barbecued and both were excellent. The marinade itself is actually vegan so you could use it on anything you liked.

chicken skewers with potatoes and salad

It’s the sticky texture of the marinade that really makes it, the flavours get so intensified with all the marinating and reducing. I took time to make this taste just how I wanted it to and I think it has a bit of everything; the soy and maple combination bring savoury and sweet, the lime brings freshness and the bourbon a faint oakiness. The amount of Very Lazy Red Chillies I used gives the finished skewers a mild to medium heat so you can add more or less depending on how hot you like it; the smoked garlic gives a wonderful subtle smokiness to the whole marinade. Now, when can I put them onto the meal plan again?

This is a sponsored post and I was reimbursed by Very Lazy for my time and ingredients. All opinions and words are (as always) my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that support me.

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Comments

  1. Avatarangiesrecipes says

    June 26, 2017 at 11:47

    I too enjoy simple fuss free food. This seems quite easy and quick to prepare and the result looks mouthwatering too.

    Reply
  2. AvatarLinda says

    June 26, 2017 at 12:07

    this sounds so easy!! I bet it would be great on a barbecue.

    Reply
  3. AvatarMonika Dabrowski says

    June 26, 2017 at 12:34

    The marinade sounds really delicious! Sweet, spicy and sticky – I would probably add even more chilli to mine to make it extra hot:)

    Reply
  4. AvatarEvelyne CulturEatz says

    June 26, 2017 at 19:42

    Ha ha I love a recipe with a side of lazy, these skewers sound delicious!

    Reply
  5. AvatarMarie | Yay! For Food says

    June 27, 2017 at 04:33

    I often get hangry too! This sounds absolutely delicious and so easy especially with a few quality ingredients that are full of flavour!

    Reply
  6. AvatarTandy | Lavender and Lime says

    June 27, 2017 at 05:26

    I gather the Very Lazy ingredients are pre-prepared? The marinade sounds delicious, especially with the addition of Bourbon!

    Reply
    • Caroline TaylorCaroline Taylor says

      June 27, 2017 at 09:26

      Hi Tandy, yes they are all pre-chopped and ready to use!

      Reply
  7. AvatarRuby & Cake says

    June 27, 2017 at 12:42

    My mouth is watering. To come home to this for dinner would be amazing!

    Reply
  8. AvatarDavid says

    June 27, 2017 at 15:25

    Sounds wonderful, although Very Lazy probably isn’t available here… not a problem though… I can chop my own chiles!

    Reply
  9. AvatarAnu - My Ginger Garlic Kithen says

    June 27, 2017 at 16:20

    These chicken skewers look so delicious, Caroline. Perfect for summer with some fresh vegetables!

    Reply
  10. AvatarAlida says

    June 27, 2017 at 17:12

    This is an easy dinner indeed and full of flavour too! I love spicy food 🙂

    Reply
  11. Avatarcheri says

    June 27, 2017 at 21:43

    Oh what a beautiful meal Caroline, I love a sticky marinade!

    Reply
  12. Avatarheather (delicious not gorgeous) says

    June 28, 2017 at 01:24

    as someone who also deals with chronic post-work/school hanger, these skewers sound perfect. i love ginger, so i’d probably throw some of that in the marinade too (:

    Reply
  13. AvatarArun says

    June 28, 2017 at 14:18

    The food looks delicious, and the recipe cannot be any simpler! What more do one need, other than the cooked food itself!

    You have a lovely blog Caroline!

    Reply
  14. AvatarBalvinder says

    June 28, 2017 at 14:27

    Love the ingredients in this marinade. Gorgeous recipe!

    Reply
  15. AvatarJohn/Kitchen Riffs says

    June 28, 2017 at 16:47

    Lazy always works for me, but it’s gotta be flavorful lazy. These skewers sure fit the bill! Inspired — thanks.

    Reply
  16. AvatarMonica says

    June 29, 2017 at 16:36

    I likewise suffer from hangryness so I totally feel you! ; ) This looks delicious and easy – best combo.

    Reply
  17. AvatarSammie says

    June 29, 2017 at 20:10

    Yum! This looks delicious! Jamie can eat his heart out – this really is a 30 minute meal. I love the sound of that soy maple combination, so good!

    Reply
  18. AvatarMiriam says

    June 30, 2017 at 15:47

    I am all too familiar with the feeling of hangryness and I love quick and easy recipes that prevent me from getting hangry 🙂 Looks delicious and so easy to make! Have a lovely weekend!

    Miriam xx
    https://www.londonkitchendiaries.com

    Reply
  19. AvatarRitu Ahuja says

    July 2, 2017 at 11:15

    These chicken skewers look superb. A beautiful delicious meal. Yum 🙂

    Reply
  20. Avatargrace says

    July 3, 2017 at 17:03

    i’m a chronic sufferer of hangriness as well, so i love this idea, especially since they’re skewered!

    Reply
  21. AvatarThe-FoodTrotter says

    July 4, 2017 at 13:26

    I’m glad to discover your blog, your skewers recipes looks delicious I love it 🙂

    Reply

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