Easy Grilled Asian Chicken Skewers with Honey Garlic Sauce Recipe
These Easy Grilled Asian Chicken Skewers are tender, flavorful bites of boneless chicken breast marinated and glazed with a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce, perfect for grilling or oven broiling. This quick and simple recipe is ideal for a weeknight dinner or entertaining guests, combining classic Asian flavors like soy sauce, garlic, and honey for a deliciously sticky and charred finish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
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
- 1/4 cup water (divided: 60ml for cornstarch slurry)
Instructions
- Preheat the Grill or Oven: Begin by preheating your grill to medium-high heat or your oven to 400°F (200°C) if you prefer to bake.
- Prepare the Chicken: Thread the cubed chicken pieces onto the soaked bamboo skewers, spacing them slightly to ensure even cooking and prevent sticking.
- Make the Honey Garlic Sauce: In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant but not browned. Whisk in the honey, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, and brown sugar, bringing the mixture to a gentle simmer. Mix the cornstarch with 1/4 cup (60ml) of water until smooth, then stir it into the sauce. Continue cooking and stirring until the sauce thickens, about 2 to 3 minutes, then remove from heat.
- Cook the Chicken Skewers: If grilling, place the skewers on the preheated grill and cook for 5 to 7 minutes on each side until the chicken is cooked through and has a slight char. Brush the honey garlic sauce over the chicken during the last few minutes of grilling to glaze. Alternatively, if baking, arrange the skewers on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes. Then brush with sauce and broil for 2 to 3 minutes to get a glossy, caramelized finish.
- Rest and Serve: Remove the skewers from heat and let rest for a few minutes to allow juices to redistribute. Serve warm with extra honey garlic sauce on the side for dipping, enhancing the sweet-savory flavor experience.
Notes
- Soaking the bamboo skewers prevents them from burning on the grill or in the oven.
- Ensure chicken pieces are uniform in size for even cooking.
- You can substitute chicken thighs for juicier skewers if desired.
- Brush the sauce on at the end of cooking to avoid burning the sugars in the sauce.
- Leftover sauce can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
