Cherry Beer-Glazed Chicken Skewers
Celebrating Great American Beer Festival with craft beer recipes from Golden, Colorado! Skewers of marinated chicken, shallots, & cherries seared on the grill and drizzled with cherry-thyme beer glaze.
Servings: 15 skewers
Calories: 125kcal
Ingredients
Cherry Beer Glaze / Marinade
- 12 oz. cherry kölsch or other fruit-heavy beer
- 2 T. honey
- 1 T. balsamic vinegar
- 2 T. fresh thyme
- 1/2 t. salt
Chicken Skewers
- 2 lbs. chicken thighs
- 6 small shallots peeled & halved
- 1 lb. cherries pitted
- wooden skewers
Instructions
Marinade
- Cut chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and place in a large resealable bag.
- Add all ingredients for the beer glaze to the bag and toss to coat, then refrigerate overnight.
Chicken Skewers
- On the Grill: Heat grill to medium-high to preheat the grilling grates.In the Oven: Preheat oven to 550°F / 290°C.
- Soak the wooden skewers in water for at least 15 minutes to prevent burning.
- Pour marinade from the bag into a small pot. Bring to a simmer over low heat, whisking occasionally.
- While glaze is simmering, thread chicken pieces, shallots, and cherries onto skewers.
- On the Grill: Spray grates with nonstick oil. Cook skewers over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes on each side.In the Oven: Turn broiler on high. Set a wire rack in a foil-lined rimmed baking sheet. Spray with nonstick oil and arrange skewers on rack. Bake skewers for about 5 minutes on each side.
- Place cooked chicken skewers on a serving platter. When the glaze has reduced by about half, remove from heat and drizzle generously over skewers.
- Serve hot, with extra glaze on the side for dipping.
Notes
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