Honey Garlic Chicken Skewers
Sweet and savory honey garlic chicken skewers grilled to perfection with a sticky glaze of honey, garlic, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Perfect for quick family meals, easy weeknight dinners, and high protein meal plans.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar or rice vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 8 pieces wooden skewers, soaked
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
- 2 tablespoons green onions, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, olive oil, minced garlic, vinegar, black pepper, and onion powder.
- Add chicken pieces to the marinade, toss to coat well, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours.
- Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grates.
- Thread the marinated chicken onto skewers, leaving a small space between each piece.
- Grill skewers for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally and basting with leftover marinade during the last few minutes, until chicken is cooked through and caramelized.
- Remove skewers from heat, let rest for a couple of minutes, then garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions if desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 2peopleCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 30gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 620mgSugar: 14g
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