Description
Sizzling Asian Chicken Skewers with honey garlic sauce bring summer barbecue magic to your plate. Marinated tender chicken pieces dance with sweet and tangy flavors you’ll crave at every backyard gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 lbs chicken breast
- 0.5 lbs chicken thighs
Marinade and Sauce Ingredients:
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1/3 cup honey
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
Skewer and Garnish Ingredients:
- 6 wooden skewers
- 1 green onion
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning during grilling.
- Cut chicken breast and thighs into uniform 1-inch cubes, ensuring even cooking.
- Create marinade by whisking together minced garlic, honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil in a large bowl.
- Add chicken pieces to marinade, thoroughly coating each cube, and refrigerate for 1-2 hours to enhance flavor absorption.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat, around 400°F, ensuring grates are clean and lightly oiled.
- Thread marinated chicken pieces onto pre-soaked skewers, leaving small spaces between cubes for even heat distribution.
- Grill skewers for 4-5 minutes per side, rotating to achieve golden brown exterior and internal temperature of 165°F.
- While grilling, brush additional marinade onto skewers for enhanced flavor and moisture.
- Remove skewers from grill and let rest for 3-4 minutes to allow juices to redistribute.
- Sprinkle freshly chopped green onions, sesame seeds, and cilantro over skewers for vibrant garnish.
- Drizzle remaining honey garlic sauce over chicken and serve immediately with your preferred side dishes.
Notes
- Prevent wooden skewers from burning by soaking them in water for at least 30 minutes before grilling, which creates a protective barrier against direct flame.
- Ensure even cooking by cutting chicken into uniform 1-inch cubes, allowing consistent heat distribution and preventing undercooked or overcooked sections.
- Maximize flavor absorption by marinating chicken for 1-2 hours, letting the honey garlic sauce deeply penetrate the meat and tenderize protein fibers.
- Maintain food safety by checking internal chicken temperature reaches 165°F, guaranteeing perfectly cooked meat without risking harmful bacteria.
- Prep Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 540 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg