Description
These Easy Grilled Asian Chicken Skewers are a delicious and quick meal featuring tender chicken cubes marinated and basted in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce. Perfect for grilling or baking, this recipe combines the flavors of garlic, honey, soy sauce, and apple cider vinegar for a mouthwatering Asian-inspired dish.
Ingredients
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Chicken Skewers
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- Bamboo skewers (soaked in water for 30 minutes)
Honey Garlic Sauce
- 1/4 cup butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons water (to mix with cornstarch)
Instructions
- Preheat Grill or Oven: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat or set your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for cooking the skewers.
- Prepare Skewers: Thread the chicken cubes onto the soaked bamboo skewers, making sure to leave a little space between each piece to ensure even cooking.
- Make Garlic Butter Base: In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and add the minced garlic. Sauté the garlic until it becomes fragrant, about 1-2 minutes, taking care not to burn it.
- Add Sauce Ingredients: Stir in honey, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, and brown sugar into the saucepan with the garlic butter. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, allowing the flavors to meld together.
- Thicken the Sauce: Mix the cornstarch with water to create a slurry, then slowly add this to the simmering sauce. Continue to cook while stirring until the sauce thickens to a glaze consistency, usually 1-2 minutes.
- Cook the Skewers: Place the chicken skewers on the preheated grill or in the oven. Cook for 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally and basting frequently with the honey garlic sauce to keep the chicken moist and flavorful. The chicken is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Notes
- Soaking bamboo skewers prevents them from burning on the grill.
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken pieces in a portion of the sauce for 30 minutes before threading on skewers.
- You can bake the skewers instead of grilling by placing them on a lined baking sheet.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken is safely cooked through.
- Serve with steamed rice or a fresh Asian slaw for a complete meal.
