Easy Grilled Asian Chicken Skewers with Honey Garlic Sauce
Delicious and easy-to-make grilled chicken skewers marinated in a sweet and sticky honey garlic sauce, perfect for summer barbecues.
Ingredients
For the Chicken Skewers
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 10 pieces bamboo skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes
For the Honey Garlic Sauce
- 1/4 cup butter Melted
- 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 For slurry
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large bowl, combine the soy sauce, honey, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, and minced garlic. Whisk until fully combined.
- Add your chicken cubes, ensuring they are well-coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours.
- Soak the bamboo skewers in water for 30 minutes.
Make the Honey Garlic Sauce
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in the honey, apple cider vinegar, and brown sugar.
- Mix the cornstarch with the water to create a slurry, then add it to the saucepan. Cook, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens.
Grill the Skewers
- Thread the marinated chicken onto the soaked skewers, leaving a small space between each piece.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat and grill the skewers for about 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally until fully cooked.
- Brush the skewers generously with the honey garlic sauce during the last few minutes of cooking.
- Remove the skewers from the grill and serve hot, drizzled with leftover honey garlic sauce.
Notes
For best results, allow the chicken to marinate longer, and don't overcrowd the skewers for even cooking. Consider adding vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini for extra flavor.