Easy Grilled Asian Chicken Skewers with Honey Garlic Sauce

Here’s a simple and tasty recipe for Easy Grilled Asian Chicken Skewers with Honey Garlic Sauce:

Ingredients:

• For the Chicken Skewers:
• 1.5 lbs (680g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 8-10 wooden or metal skewers (if using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes before use)
• For the Honey Garlic Sauce:
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 3-4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (optional, for thickening)
• Sesame seeds (for garnish)
• Sliced green onions (for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Marinate the Chicken:

• In a large bowl, combine the soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey, minced garlic, minced ginger, and black pepper.
• Add the chicken pieces to the marinade and toss to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours for more flavor.

1. Prepare the Honey Garlic Sauce:

• In a small saucepan, combine honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, rice vinegar, and sesame oil.
• Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally. If you prefer a thicker sauce, stir in the cornstarch mixture and cook until the sauce thickens, about 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.

1. Assemble the Skewers:

• Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
• Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto the skewers, leaving a little space between each piece for even cooking.

1. Grill the Chicken Skewers:

• Place the chicken skewers on the preheated grill.
• Grill for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is fully cooked and has nice grill marks. The internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C).

1. Serve:

• Brush the grilled chicken skewers with the honey garlic sauce.
• Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions.
• Serve the skewers hot with extra sauce on the side for dipping.

These Grilled Asian Chicken Skewers with Honey Garlic Sauce are perfect for a summer barbecue or an easy weeknight dinner! Enjoy!