Description
These Honey Garlic Asian Chicken Kabobs are a flavorful and easy-to-make grilled dish featuring tender chicken marinated in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce. Perfect for a family dinner or summer barbecue, the kabobs are juicy, with a delightful balance of soy sauce, honey, garlic, and sesame oil, grilled to perfection and ready to be enjoyed with your favorite sides.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Kabobs
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into cubes
- Wooden or metal skewers
Marinade
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a bowl, combine the soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, sesame oil, ground ginger, salt, and pepper. Mix well to create a balanced and flavorful marinade.
- Marinate the Chicken: Add the cubed chicken pieces to the marinade, making sure each piece is thoroughly coated. Cover and refrigerate the chicken for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to infuse deeply into the meat.
- Prepare Skewers: If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes prior to grilling. This prevents the skewers from burning on the grill during cooking.
- Assemble the Kabobs: Thread the marinated chicken cubes onto the skewers, leaving a small gap between each piece to ensure even cooking and proper heat circulation.
- Preheat the Grill: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat, which is ideal for cooking the chicken quickly while developing a nice char and glaze from the marinade.
- Grill the Kabobs: Place the skewers on the grill and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, turning them occasionally. This ensures that the chicken is cooked evenly on all sides and the glaze caramelizes beautifully.
- Rest and Serve: Remove the kabobs from the grill and let them rest for a few minutes. Serve them hot, optionally garnished with chopped green onions or sesame seeds for added flavor and presentation.
Notes
- Soaking wooden skewers prevents them from burning on the grill.
- Marinating the chicken for at least an hour ensures maximum flavor penetration.
- You can substitute chicken breasts with thighs for juicier kabobs.
- For a spicier version, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the marinade.
- These kabobs pair well with steamed rice or a fresh Asian-style slaw.
