Grilled Honey Garlic Chicken Skewers
Make easy, flavorful chicken skewers using a sweet and savory honey garlic marinade. This recipe is quick for weeknights and great for grilling.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Total Time: 30 min
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Wooden or metal skewers
Instructions
- If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, olive oil, minced garlic, ginger, and black pepper to create the marinade.
- Add the cubed chicken to the marinade, toss to coat completely, and cover the bowl. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 400 degrees F). Lightly oil the grates.
- Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto the prepared skewers, leaving a small space between each piece.
- Place the skewers on the hot grill. Grill for 4 to 6 minutes per side, turning occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
- Remove from the grill and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a thicker glaze, reserve 2 tablespoons of the marinade before adding the raw chicken. Simmer this reserved marinade in a small saucepan over medium heat for 3 minutes until slightly reduced, then brush it onto the skewers during the last minute of grilling.
- You can bake these skewers at 400 degrees F for 15 to 20 minutes, flipping halfway, if you do not want to grill.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 skewers
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 550
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 1.5
- Unsaturated Fat: 6.5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 0.5
- Protein: 38
- Cholesterol: 105