Easy Honey Garlic Chicken Skewers Recipe
These Honey Garlic Chicken Skewers are juicy, flavorful, and incredibly easy to make. Marinated in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce with soy, sesame, and ginger, these grilled chicken skewers are perfect for BBQs, quick dinners, meal prep, or entertaining guests. Paired with colorful peppers and onions, they are both delicious and visually appealing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
1 tablespoon avocado oil
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon minced ginger
3 tablespoons dark soy sauce
3 tablespoons honey
2 chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 red bell pepper, chopped into chunks
1 onion, sliced into squares
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Fresh coriander or cilantro, roughly torn
Optional chili flakes
Optional rice or potatoes for serving
Instructions
1. In a small bowl, whisk together avocado oil, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and honey.
2. Place the chicken pieces into a bowl and pour over three-quarters of the marinade.
3. Reserve the remaining marinade for brushing during cooking.
4. Cover and refrigerate the chicken for at least 1 hour or overnight for more flavor.
5. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes.
6. Preheat a BBQ, grill pan, or griddle over high heat.
7. Thread chicken, red bell pepper, and onion pieces alternately onto the skewers.
8. Place the skewers on the hot grill or griddle.
9. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes, turning several times until the chicken is fully cooked.
10. Brush the skewers with the reserved marinade halfway through cooking.
11. Check that the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink in the center.
12. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and fresh coriander before serving.
13. Serve warm with salad, rice, or potatoes.
Notes
Marinating the chicken overnight gives the skewers even more flavor.
Add chili flakes to the marinade for a spicy kick.
Use additional vegetables like zucchini, mushrooms, or yellow peppers for variety.
Soak wooden skewers before grilling to prevent burning.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheat gently on a grill pan, griddle, or in the oven until warmed through.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 skewers
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 75mg