Chipotle BBQ Chicken Skewers

Chipotle BBQ Chicken Skewers - Grilled boneless skinless chicken thighs skewered and served with a delicious homemade chipotle barbecue sauce.

My homemade chipotle barbecue sauce has a spicy and tangy flavor you are going to love! Not only are these skewers delicious, but they are very simple to make and a grilling favorite in our house.

This recipe will make about 10 skewers and will serve about 5 people giving each person 2 skewers. If you are cooking for a larger crowd, simply double the recipe.

We served our Chipotle BBQ Chicken with homemade baked beans and potato salad. I will link a few of my favorite grilling side dishes for you below.

Ingredients you need to make Chipotle BBQ Chicken:

Chicken Thighs - Boneless skinless chicken thighs are best in this recipe but you may also use chicken breasts.

Avocado Oil - Used to sauté the onion and garlic. You may also use canola, or olive oil in this recipe.

Onion - I used white onion in this recipe, but you can use yellow or red onion as well.

Garlic Cloves - Freshly minced garlic is best in this recipe. If you don't have fresh, you can use 1 teaspoon garlic powder as a substitute.

Ketchup - If you don't have ketchup you can substitute for canned tomato sauce but the bbq sauce will not turn out as sweet.

Water - This will be used in the barbecue sauce.

Chili Powder - Chili powder adds a delicious spice and flavor to the BBQ sauce.

Paprika - Smoked or regular paprika both work great in this recipe.

Mustard -Yellow mustard is best but you may also use dijon.

Apple Cider Vinegar - If you don't have apple cider vinegar on hand you can also use white vinegar.

Worcestershire - Adds a delicious flavor to the bbq sauce. If you don't have Worcestershire Sauce, you may substitute with soy sauce.

Chipotle Adobo Sauce - We use canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce.

Brown Sugar - You can use dark or light brown sugar.

Tools to have on hand for this recipe:

• Small Saucepan - To make the chipotle bbq sauce. 
• Cooking Spoon - For stirring your sauce while it cooks.
• Measuring Spoons + Cups - To properly measure all of your ingredients. 
• Skewers - Wooden or metal skewers to skewer the chicken prior to grilling. 
• Grill/Barbecue - For grilling the chicken skewers.

How to make Grilled BBQ Chicken Skewers:

*If you are using wooden skewers, you can soak them in water for a few hours prior to grilling to prevent them from burning.

First, make the Chipotle Barbecue Sauce: Heat oil in a small saucepan over medium heat, add onions and cook until translucent. Add garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant. Add remaining ingredients and stir until combined. Bring to a low simmer and cook for about 10 minutes or until sauce lightly thickens. Remove from heat.

Heat the grill to medium heat (about 350 degrees).

Place cubed chicken on skewers and season all sides with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.

Once the grill is hot, place skewered chicken on lightly oiled grill. Turn the skewers every 3-4 minutes until the chicken is cooked through (internal temp 165 degrees), about 20-30 minutes. During the last few turns baste with chipotle barbecue sauce.

Serve Chipotle Barbecue Chicken with fresh chopped green onions and your favorite grilling side dishes.

Best Grilling Side Dishes:

Creamy Macaroni Salad - Super creamy and delicious Classic American Macaroni Salad is the perfect side dish for cookouts and picnics! 

Classic American Potato Salad - Classic American Potato Salad is the perfect side dish for your upcoming summer BBQ's! Made with hard boiled eggs, this classic potato salad is creamy and delicious!

BBQ Bacon Baked Beans - Savory baked beans made with bacon, onion and peppers in a savory sauce with a dash of maple syrup.

Creamy Classic Coleslaw - My classic coleslaw recipe is made with a delicious slightly sweet and creamy homemade coleslaw dressing.

More Grilled Chicken Recipes:

Honey Sriracha Chicken Skewers - Delicious grilled chicken made with a mouthwatering homemade honey sriracha sauce. The flavors are slightly sweet, buttery and spicy.

Teriyaki Chicken Skewers - The most delicious marinated teriyaki chicken grilled to perfection and finished with a delicious teriyaki sauce.

Grilled New York Strip Steaks -  Tender and juicy Montreal style New York Strip Steak marinated and seared on a hot grill. These steaks are super easy and always turn out so delicious!

Grilled Honey Buffalo Chicken Thighs - Amazing BBQ chicken thighs grilled low and slow to perfection and finished with a finger-licking good honey buffalo sauce.