Honey Mustard Chicken & Sausage Skewers Recipe
Tender chicken and smoked sausage skewers baked with a creamy honey mustard glaze for a sweet, smoky, and savory dinner.
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Servings: 4 skewers
Ingredients
Skewers
- 1 ½ pounds chicken breast cut into large cubes
- 14 oz smoked sausage such as kielbasa or andouille, sliced into 1-inch pieces
- ¼ c olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves pasted
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Juice of ½ lemon
- Kosher salt to taste
- Freshly cracked black pepper to taste
Honey Mustard Glaze
- 3 tbsp mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp honey
- 3 tbsp Dijon mustard
- Kosher salt to taste
- Freshly cracked black pepper to taste
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Oven and Baking Tray
- Preheat the oven to 425°F on convection bake.
- Prepare a disposable half tray or line a baking tray with foil or parchment paper.
Step 2: Prepare the Chicken
- Cut the chicken breast into large, evenly sized cubes.
- Place the chicken pieces in a large mixing bowl.
Step 3: Season and Marinate the Chicken
- Add the olive oil, garlic paste, smoked paprika, onion powder, and lemon juice to the chicken.
- Season with kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper.
- Mix until the chicken is evenly coated.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Step 4: Prepare the Honey Mustard Glaze
- In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, honey, and Dijon mustard until smooth.
- Season with kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste.
- Set aside with a pastry brush.
Step 5: Assemble the Skewers
- Using metal or soaked wooden skewers, alternate chicken cubes and smoked sausage slices.
- Continue until all skewers are filled.
- Arrange the prepared skewers on the baking tray.
Step 6: Begin Baking
- Place the tray on the top rack of the preheated oven.
- Bake for 6 minutes.
Step 7: Flip and Glaze
- Remove the tray from the oven.
- Carefully flip each skewer.
- Brush the exposed side with the honey mustard glaze.
- Return the tray to the oven and bake for another 6 minutes.
Step 8: Repeat the Glazing Process
- Repeat the flipping and glazing process 2 more times, baking in short intervals, until the chicken is fully cooked.
- The chicken should reach an internal temperature of 165°F.
Step 9: Serve
- Transfer the skewers to a serving plate.
- Serve over a bed of coleslaw, if desired.
- Offer extra honey mustard glaze on the side for dipping.
Notes
To make this Honey Mustard Chicken & Sausage Skewers Recipe gluten-free, use certified gluten-free smoked sausage, Dijon mustard, mayonnaise, smoked paprika, onion powder, and all seasonings. Confirm that the sausage does not contain wheat-based fillers or gluten-containing additives. Chicken, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper are naturally gluten-free when prepared without cross-contamination. If serving with coleslaw, verify that the dressing and all packaged ingredients are gluten-free.