There’s no better time than Memorial Day weekend to break out the grill and cook up some tasty BBQ to celebrate the beginning of Summer! I had the opportunity to create some recipes with Stoli Vodka for the holiday and decided to make Grilled Honey Orange Chicken Skewers with a Cucumber Orange Cilantro Salsa – a savory and light dish with tons of flavor and a hit of refreshment from the oranges and cucumbers. I used Stoli Ohranj (Orange flavor) and Stoli Sticki (Honey flavor) in both the chicken marinade and my delicious Honey Orange Blossom Cocktails.
The cocktails are made with a shot of each Stoli vodka flavor, honey, orange blossom water, vanilla extract, and organic lemon infused sparkling spring water, garnished with fresh orange slices and edible flowers. It’s light and refreshing with just a dash of honey and orange to cool your palette. It reminds me of a Creamsicle (remember those??) – the perfect treat for a hot Summer day.
I hope you enjoy the recipes and have an amazing Memorial Day weekend with family and friends..as for me, I’m hitting the beach for a dose of sunshine and R&R!
Grilled Honey Orange Chicken Skewers w/ Cucumber-Orange-Cilantro Salsa
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Yield: 4-6
Ingredients
Honey Orange Chicken:
1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
¼ cup fresh squeezed orange juice
¼ cup olive oil
1 tablespoon Stoli Ohranj vodka
1 tablespoon Stoli Sticki vodka
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 cloves garlic, minced fine
6 chives, minced fine
½ teaspoon grated orange zest
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
½ red onion, cut into large chunks
1 red, yellow or orange bell pepper, cut into large chunks
Cucumber-Orange-Cilantro Salsa:
½ large orange, chopped fine
½ cucumber, diced fine
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
6 chives, minced fine
1/2 jalapeno, minced fine
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
Honey Orange Chicken:
Cut chicken into large chunks and set aside.
Soak wooden skewers in water for at least an hour before using (or simply use metal skewers to make your life easier).
Combine next 11 ingredients (orange juice through S&P) in a large mixing bowl, add chicken and let marinade in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes up to 2 hours.
Remove chicken from fridge and let stand at room temperature for at least 15 minutes.
Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
Thread marinated chicken, red onion and bell peppers onto skewers (should make at least 4 large or 5 medium skewers).
Grill chicken skewers about 10-12 minutes until cooked through (internal temperature should read 165 degrees), turning once.
Serve with Cucumber-Orange-Cilantro and grilled pita or flatbread and Stoli Honey Orange Blossom Cocktails.
Cucumber-Orange-Cilantro Salsa:
In a medium mixing bowl, add diced cucumber, orange pieces, fresh cilantro, chives and diced jalapeno.
Add olive oil and vinegar, and S&P to taste, mixing thoroughly.
Serve on top of grilled chicken skewers or on the side.
Stoli Honey Orange Blossom Cocktails
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Yield: 1 cocktail
Ingredients
1 shot Stoli Ohranj vodka
1 shot Stoli Sticki vodka
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon Orange blossom water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
10.5 fl oz Sparkling lemon spring water
Orange slices, for garnish
Edible flowers, for garnish
Instructions
Add vodka, honey, orange blossom water and vanilla into a cocktail shaker and mix together with a tall spoon.
Add ice and sparkling lemon spring water and close lid securely.
Shake gently until mixed together.
Serve in cocktail glasses over ice, garnish with orange wedges and edible flowers.
About Stoli Vodka
Stoli Sticki has hints of honey and herb flavors, slightly sweet and floral.
Stoli Ohranj has a bright orange flavor of orange zest and varied flavors such as mandarin, kumquat and tangerine with a hint of lemon.
The two mixed together are the perfect combination for my BBQ marinade and refreshing cocktails!
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