Description
Juicy grilled Asian chicken skewers with honey garlic sauce promise delightful flavors from East Asian cuisine. Marinated chicken threads charred to perfection deliver a harmonious blend of sweet, tangy, and savory notes you’ll crave again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (453 g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- ½ cup (170 g) honey
- ¼ cup (50 g) brown sugar
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup (57 g) butter
- ¼ cup (60 ml) apple cider vinegar
- ¼ cup (60 ml) soy sauce
- 2 tbsps (16 g) cornstarch
- ¼ cup (60 ml) water
- Bamboo skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes
Instructions
- Hydrate Skewers: Immerse wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes to prevent scorching during cooking.
- Prepare Protein: Dice chicken into uniform, bite-sized cubes to ensure even cooking and appealing presentation.
- Craft Sauce Base: Melt butter with garlic in a saucepan, developing a golden, fragrant foundation.
- Sauce Development: Blend honey, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, and brown sugar into the garlic mixture, creating a harmonious, smooth consistency.
- Thicken Glaze: Integrate cornstarch-water mixture, simmering until sauce transforms into a glossy, rich coating.
- Skewer Assembly: Carefully thread chicken cubes onto prepared skewers, maintaining consistent spacing for optimal heat distribution.
- Cooking Method: Grill on medium-high heat, rotating every 5-6 minutes to achieve balanced charring and complete cooking. Alternatively, roast in a preheated 400°F oven on a parchment-lined baking sheet, turning midway through cooking.
- Glazing Finale: During last cooking moments, lavishly brush skewers with prepared honey garlic sauce to create a caramelized, flavor-packed exterior.
- Serving Presentation: Remove skewers from heat, allowing brief resting for juice redistribution. Plate with additional sauce for dipping and garnish with optional chopped herbs or sesame seeds.
Notes
- Prevent Skewer Burning: Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes to avoid charring during cooking.
- Ensure Uniform Cooking: Cut chicken into consistent bite-sized cubes for even heat distribution and attractive presentation.
- Master Sauce Technique: Combine butter and garlic first, then gradually incorporate honey, vinegar, soy sauce, and sugar for a smooth, rich glaze.
- Achieve Perfect Glaze: Brush skewers with sauce during final cooking minutes to create a caramelized, glossy finish that locks in flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 445
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 54 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg