Description
Grilled Honey Garlic Chicken Skewers are tender, juicy chicken pieces marinated in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce, then grilled to perfection for a flavorful and easy-to-make dish ideal for cookouts or weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
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- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- Wooden or metal skewers
- Optional: chopped green onions and sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, olive oil, garlic, vinegar, and black pepper to make the marinade.
- Add chicken pieces to the marinade and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, preferably 1–2 hours.
- If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 20 minutes to prevent burning.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Thread marinated chicken pieces onto the skewers.
- Grill skewers for 10–12 minutes, turning occasionally, until chicken is cooked through and slightly charred.
- Optional: brush remaining marinade over the chicken during the last few minutes of grilling for extra flavor (if marinade was reserved before raw chicken was added).
- Remove from grill and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds if desired. Serve hot.
Notes
- Marinate the chicken overnight for deeper flavor.
- Can be cooked on a stovetop grill pan or under the broiler if a grill is not available.
- Serve with rice, noodles, or grilled vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 2 skewers)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg