If you’re looking for a delicious, easy-to-make recipe that combines sweet, salty, and tangy flavors, these Grilled Asian Chicken Skewers with Honey Garlic Sauce are the perfect choice. Whether you’re grilling outdoors or baking in the oven, this recipe promises juicy, flavorful chicken with a gorgeous glaze that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Quick Prep and Cook Time: Ready in just 40 minutes, it’s a great option for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings.
- Versatile Sauce: The honey garlic butter sauce is a game-changer. Use it to glaze chicken, drizzle over stir-fry, or as a dipping sauce for appetizers.
- Customizable: Add your favorite vegetables to the skewers for extra flavor and color.
Let’s dive into the details!
Ingredients
Here’s what you’ll need to create these mouthwatering skewers:
For the Chicken Skewers:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- Bamboo skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes (to prevent burning)
For the Honey Garlic Sauce:
- ¼ cup butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup honey
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- ¼ cup water
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat the Grill or Oven
- Grill Method: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Oven Method: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Step 2: Prepare the Chicken
Thread the chicken cubes onto the soaked bamboo skewers. Leave a small space between each cube to ensure even cooking.
Step 3: Make the Honey Garlic Sauce
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Whisk in the honey, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, and brown sugar. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Dissolve the cornstarch in ¼ cup of water and stir it into the sauce. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens. Remove from heat and set aside.
Step 4: Cook the Chicken Skewers
- Grill Method: Place the skewers on the grill and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side, until fully cooked with slight char marks. Brush the honey garlic sauce over the chicken during the last few minutes of cooking.
- Oven Method: Arrange the skewers on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 20 minutes, then brush with the sauce and broil for an additional 2-3 minutes to achieve a glossy glaze.
Step 5: Rest and Serve
Let the skewers rest for a few minutes before serving. Serve with extra honey garlic sauce on the side for dipping.
Tips for Success
- Marinate for Extra Flavor: For even more depth of flavor, marinate the chicken cubes in half of the honey garlic sauce for 1-2 hours in the refrigerator before threading them onto skewers.
- Add Vegetables: Include colorful veggies like bell peppers, onions, or zucchini between chicken pieces for a vibrant and balanced dish.
- Soak Skewers: If using wooden or bamboo skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes before grilling or baking to prevent burning.
- Adjust Sauce Consistency: If you prefer a thicker sauce, add more cornstarch slurry. For a thinner sauce, reduce the amount of cornstarch.
Serving Suggestions
These skewers pair beautifully with:
- Steamed jasmine or basmati rice
- An Asian-inspired salad with sesame dressing
- Stir-fried vegetables like broccoli or snap peas
For a complete meal, serve everything family-style and let everyone customize their plates.
Nutrition Information (Per Serving)
Here’s what you get in each serving (based on 4 servings):
- Calories: 328 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Protein: 28g
- Fat: 2g
- Cholesterol: 72mg
- Sodium: 2293mg
- Potassium: 529mg
- Sugar: 47g
- Vitamin A: 35 IU
- Vitamin C: 2.3mg
- Calcium: 19mg
- Iron: 1.6mg
Final Thoughts
These Grilled Asian Chicken Skewers with Honey Garlic Sauce are sure to be a hit at your next meal. Whether you’re hosting friends or making dinner for your family, this recipe is easy to prepare and delivers incredible flavor. Don’t forget to make extra sauce—it’s so good you’ll want to drizzle it on everything!
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Easy Grilled Asian Chicken Skewers with Honey Garlic Sauce
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
These easy grilled Asian chicken skewers are glazed with a sweet, tangy, and garlicky honey sauce. Perfectly juicy, full of flavor, and ideal for grilling or oven baking.
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- Bamboo skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes
- For the 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
Instructions
1. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat or oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Thread chicken cubes onto soaked bamboo skewers, leaving small space between pieces.
3. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
4. Whisk in honey, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, and brown sugar. Bring to a simmer.
5. Dissolve cornstarch in 1/4 cup water and stir into sauce. Cook until thickened (2–3 minutes), then remove from heat.
6. Grill Method: Cook skewers for 5–7 minutes per side. Brush with sauce during last minutes of cooking.
7. Oven Method: Bake skewers for 20 minutes, then brush with sauce and broil 2–3 minutes for glaze.
8. Let rest a few minutes before serving. Serve with extra sauce on the side.
Notes
Marinate chicken in half the sauce for 1–2 hours for deeper flavor.
Add vegetables like bell peppers, onions, or zucchini between chicken pieces.
Soak bamboo skewers for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning.
Adjust sauce thickness by varying cornstarch-water ratio.
Serve over steamed rice or with an Asian-style salad for a full meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 skewers
- Calories: 328
- Sugar: 47g
- Sodium: 2293mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 72mg
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