These easy Honey Orange Dijon Chicken Skewers are meal-prep friendly & delicious in bowls, fresh salads or served as wraps! The easy marinade combines citrus, sage, honey and dijon mustard & doubles as a sauce to drizzle on the chicken when it’s hot off the grill.

bowl of honey orange dijon chicken skewers with slaw

5 star review

“This by far has been our favorite meal this summer!! We didn’t put the chicken on the skewers we simply grilled it. Everyone raved about the flavor, even my picky daughter! We will plan to keep this in our rotation through the fall. Thanks for yet another tasty, flavor-packed, not boring chicken meal!!”

– Nancy
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Having a handful of easy meal prep recipes – like these Honey Orange Dijon Chicken Skewers – saves me on busy weeks. I’ve found that the secret for making extra flavorful & tender chicken thighs is having a really good marinade. The fresh citrus, sweetness from the honey, and herby sage all add a burst of flavor to otherwise ordinary grilled chicken. It’s definitely become a new family favorite! I love that it’s versatile enough to make lots of meals out of just one recipe – including salads, savory bowls, lettuce wraps and more.

close up of chicken skewers in white bowl with oranges
honey orange dijon sauce poured into mason jar

meal prep tips & how to store grilled chicken

  • Grilled chicken thighs will keep well in the fridge for up to 3-4 days, in a sealed container
  • This recipe also freezes well, store in a sealed freezer friendly container for up to 2-3 months
  • You can even freeze your uncooked chicken in the marinade & store in your freezer for up to 6-8 weeks. Simply move to the fridge to thaw when ready to use.
  • To save time, ask the butcher at your local store to trim & chop the chicken for you before you take it home

Tip: This recipe works great for meal prep, simply double the amounts in the card below! Once grilled & cooled, remove chicken from the skewers & keep on hand in the fridge for easy meals throughout the week.

recipe notes, modifications & adaptations 

  • This recipe uses chicken thighs but chicken breasts would work too, though they will be drier
  • You can use other natural sweeteners like coconut nectar or maple syrup in place of honey, though the flavor will be different
  • You can omit the honey altogether to keep this a whole30 friendly recipe
  • Rosemary would work well in place of the fresh sage
  • Avocado oil will work in place of olive oil, though it will have less flavor

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bowl of honey orange dijon chicken skewers with slaw
5 stars (4 ratings)

Honey Orange Dijon Chicken Skewers

Developed and tested by A woman with long blonde hair, smiling, holds and pours a bottle of oil in a modern kitchen setting.Robyn Conley Downs
Servings: 3 -6
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 8 minutes
marinade time: 1 hour
Total: 1 hour 18 minutes
These Honey Orange Dijon Chicken Skewers are delicious in bowls, fresh salads or served as wraps – perfect for meal prep or easy dinners on busy weeks. The easy marinade combines citrus, sage, honey and dijon mustard & doubles as a sauce to drizzle on the chicken when it's hot off the grill!
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Ingredients

For the Honey Orange Dijon Sauce

  • 3 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 tbsp honey, (omit for Whole30)
  • 1/4 cup fresh squeezed orange juice , (from about 1 medium orange)
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper
  • 1 tbsp minced fresh sage

For the Honey Orange Dijon Chicken Skewers

  • 6 10-inch bamboo skewers , presoaked
  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, excess fat trimmed, and cut into 1-inch chunks

Equipment

Instructions 

  • In a medium bowl or mason jar, combine the mustard, honey, orange juice, olive oil, salt, pepper and sage, whisking or shaking until well combined.
  • Place the cubed chicken in a bowl. Add half the sauce and marinade for at least an hour, or all day in the refrigerator, covered.
  • Remove the chicken from the marinade, shaking off any excess. Thread onto bamboo skewers. Discard extra marinade.
  • Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (about 400F). When the grill is hot, place the skewers on the grill and cook for 7-8 minutes, flipping halfway, until the chicken is cooked through and grill marks have formed.
  • Serve with remaining sauce, atop rice, and slaw if you prefer.

Notes

  • Rosemary would work in place of sage
  • Chicken breasts work in place of thighs, though will be drier
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

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