Spicy Honey Garlic Chicken Skewers (Print Version)
Tender chicken grilled with sweet honey, garlic, and spicy chili glaze. Perfect summer dish ready in under an hour.
# Ingredient List:
→ Chicken & Marinade
01 - 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs, cut into 1.5-inch cubes
02 - 1/4 cup honey
03 - 3 tablespoons soy sauce
04 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
05 - 5 garlic cloves, minced
06 - 2 tablespoons hot chili sauce
07 - 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar or rice vinegar
08 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
09 - 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
10 - 1 teaspoon salt
→ Garnish & Serving
11 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
12 - Lime wedges
13 - Sesame seeds
# Directions:
01 - Whisk together honey, soy sauce, olive oil, garlic, chili sauce, vinegar, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl until fully combined.
02 - Add chicken pieces to the marinade and toss to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to overnight for maximum flavor infusion.
03 - If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning during grilling.
04 - Thread marinated chicken onto skewers, shaking off excess marinade. Reserve remaining marinade for basting.
05 - Preheat grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grates to prevent sticking.
06 - Grill chicken skewers for 6 to 8 minutes, turning occasionally and basting with reserved marinade, until cooked through and lightly charred.
07 - Transfer skewers to a serving plate and sprinkle with cilantro or parsley, sesame seeds, and fresh lime juice. Serve immediately while hot.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The marinade creates this gorgeous sticky glaze that caramelizes beautifully on the grill
- Perfect balance of sweet heat that wakes up your palate without overwhelming it
02 -
- Letting the chicken marinate overnight transforms this from good to unforgettable
- Do not skip basting with the reserved marinade it creates those restaurant quality charred edges
03 -
- Reserve about a quarter cup of marinade before adding chicken for safe basting during grilling
- Let the skewers rest for 2 minutes after grilling so the juices redistribute