Espresso-Tinged BBQ Chicken Skewers Recipe

These grilled chicken skewers come slathered with an espresso-infused homemade BBQ sauce for a unique, robust, and balanced flavor profile.

📝 Ingredients

• 1 cup ketchup
• ¼ cup brewed espresso
• 2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 ½ pounds sliced chicken breast
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon onion powder
• 1 package mini bell peppers, halved or quartered
• 8 shallots or cipollini onions, peeled and halved
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh scallions

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1To make the barbecue sauce, place the ketchup, espresso, vinegar, honey, soy sauce, and pepper in a small saucepan.
2. 2Whisk to combine and bring to a simmer over medium-low heat. Cook, whisking frequently, for 10 minutes.
3. 3Once cooked, divide the sauce into two portions and set both aside.
4. 4Place the sliced chicken breast in a large bowl and sprinkle with salt, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder. Evenly rub the seasonings onto the chicken.
5. 5Thread the seasoned chicken, bell peppers, and onions onto bamboo skewers.
6. 6Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
7. 7Brush one side of the skewers with some of the barbecue sauce. Keep one portion of the barbecue sauce for using with the raw chicken and the other for serving with the cooked chicken.
8. 8Place the skewers on the grill and cook for 5 minutes.
9. 9Flip the skewers and brush with more barbecue sauce. Continue grilling for 5 to 7 minutes, or until cooked through.
10. 10Remove the skewers from the grill.
11. 11Sprinkle the skewers with chopped scallions and serve with the reserved barbecue sauce.