Description
Succulent Asian chicken skewers marinate in zesty flavors before hitting the grill, creating a mouthwatering experience. Drizzled with honey garlic sauce, these skewers deliver a perfect balance of sweet and savory that will make meals memorable.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes (453 grams)
Sauce Ingredients:
- ½ cup honey (170 grams)
- ¼ cup brown sugar (50 grams)
- ¼ cup butter (57 grams)
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar (60 milliliters)
- ¼ cup soy sauce (60 milliliters)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
Thickening Agents and Additional Items:
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch (16 grams)
- ¼ cup water (60 milliliters)
- Bamboo skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes
Instructions
- Prepare skewers by soaking wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning during cooking.
- Cut chicken into uniform, bite-sized cubes ensuring consistent cooking and attractive presentation.
- Create honey garlic sauce by combining butter and garlic in a saucepan, gently heating until aromatic and golden.
- Incorporate honey, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, and brown sugar into the garlic mixture, stirring until smooth and well-integrated.
- Dissolve cornstarch in water and whisk into the sauce, allowing it to simmer and thicken into a glossy, rich consistency.
- Thread chicken cubes onto prepared skewers, maintaining even spacing for optimal heat distribution.
- For grilling, place skewers on medium-high heat, rotating every 5-6 minutes to achieve balanced charring and thorough cooking.
- For oven preparation, arrange skewers on parchment-lined baking sheet and roast at 400°F, turning halfway through cooking.
- During final cooking minutes, generously brush skewers with prepared honey garlic sauce to create a caramelized, flavorful glaze.
- Remove skewers from heat and allow to rest briefly, ensuring juices redistribute throughout the meat.
- Plate skewers with additional sauce on the side for dipping, garnishing with optional chopped herbs or sesame seeds.
Notes
- Grill heat plays a crucial role in achieving perfect caramelization and tender chicken texture.
- Skewering technique ensures even cooking and helps distribute marinade flavors throughout each chicken piece.
- Sauce preparation transforms basic ingredients into a complex, sticky-sweet coating that elevates the entire dish’s taste profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 34 g
- Sodium: 1020 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 56 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg