Easy Grilled Asian Chicken Skewers with Honey Garlic Sauce
This Honey Garlic Butter Sauce is the perfect blend of sweet, salty, and tangy flavors. Ideal for glazing chicken, drizzling over stir-fry, or dipping your favorite appetizers.
Print
Pin
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 328kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- Bamboo skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes
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
- Preheat the Grill/Oven: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat, or if using an oven, preheat it to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the Chicken: Thread the chicken cubes onto the soaked bamboo skewers, leaving a small space between each cube to ensure even cooking.
- 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, bringing the mixture to a simmer. Dissolve the cornstarch in 60ml of water and stir into the sauce. Continue cooking until the sauce thickens, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat.
Cook the Chicken Skewers:
- Grill Method: Place the skewers on the grill and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side, until the chicken is fully cooked and has a slight char on the edges. Brush the honey garlic sauce over the chicken in 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 the skewers with the sauce and broil for an additional 2-3 minutes to get a nice glaze.
- Rest and Serve: Let the skewers rest for a few minutes before serving. Serve with extra honey garlic sauce on the side for dipping.
Notes
- Cook's Notes: Marinating Time: For even more flavor, marinate the chicken cubes in half of the honey garlic sauce for 1-2 hours in the refrigerator before threading them onto skewers.
- Vegetable Addition: You can add vegetables like bell peppers, onions, or zucchini between the chicken pieces for a colorful and balanced dish.
- Skewer Tips: If you use wooden or bamboo skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes before grilling or baking to prevent them from burning.
- Sauce Consistency: Adjust the thickness of the sauce by varying the amount of cornstarch and water based on your preference. More cornstarch slurry will thicken it further.
- Serving Suggestion: For a complete meal, serve these skewers over a bed of steamed rice or with a side of Asian-inspired salad.
Nutrition
Serving: 2Servings | Calories: 328kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 2293mg | Potassium: 529mg | Sugar: 47g | Vitamin A: 35IU | Vitamin C: 2.3mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1.6mg
have you made this recipe? I'd love to see it! Tag me @salted_mint or use #saltedmint!