Spicy Honey Garlic Chicken Skewers
Spicy Honey Garlic Chicken Skewers
Ingredients
For the Chicken Skewers
- 3/4 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1/2 red bell pepper, large, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/2 red onion, small, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 4 wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes if using
For the Spicy Honey Garlic Glaze
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 garlic, cloves, minced
- 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated
- 1 1/2 teaspoons rice vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon sriracha, or more, to taste
For Garnish
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon green onions, chopped
Instructions
- 1
If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes while you prepare the ingredients. This prevents them from burning on the grill.
⏱️ 30 min - 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger, rice vinegar, sesame oil, red pepper flakes, and sriracha to create the spicy honey garlic glaze. Reserve 2 tablespoons of the glaze for basting later.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Add the cubed chicken thighs to the remaining glaze in the bowl. Toss to coat the chicken evenly. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes to marinate. For best flavor, marinate for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
⏱️ 20 min - 4
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). If baking, preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 400°F - 5
Thread the marinated chicken pieces, bell pepper pieces, and red onion pieces onto the soaked skewers, alternating ingredients. Aim for about 4-5 pieces of chicken per skewer.
⏱️ 10 min - 6
Grill the skewers for 15-18 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and lightly charred. During the last 5 minutes of cooking, baste the skewers with the reserved 2 tablespoons of spicy honey garlic glaze. If baking, arrange skewers on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 18-20 minutes, flipping halfway through, and basting with reserved glaze during the last 5 minutes, until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
⏱️ 18 min•🌡️ 400°F - 7
Remove skewers from the grill or oven. Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions before serving immediately.
⏱️ 2 min
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Spicy Honey Garlic Chicken Skewers
Ingredients
For the Chicken Skewers
- 3/4 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1/2 red bell pepper, large, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/2 red onion, small, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 4 wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes if using
For the Spicy Honey Garlic Glaze
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 garlic, cloves, minced
- 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated
- 1 1/2 teaspoons rice vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon sriracha, or more, to taste
For Garnish
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon green onions, chopped
Instructions
- 1
If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes while you prepare the ingredients. This prevents them from burning on the grill.
⏱️ 30 min - 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger, rice vinegar, sesame oil, red pepper flakes, and sriracha to create the spicy honey garlic glaze. Reserve 2 tablespoons of the glaze for basting later.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Add the cubed chicken thighs to the remaining glaze in the bowl. Toss to coat the chicken evenly. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes to marinate. For best flavor, marinate for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
⏱️ 20 min - 4
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). If baking, preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 400°F - 5
Thread the marinated chicken pieces, bell pepper pieces, and red onion pieces onto the soaked skewers, alternating ingredients. Aim for about 4-5 pieces of chicken per skewer.
⏱️ 10 min - 6
Grill the skewers for 15-18 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and lightly charred. During the last 5 minutes of cooking, baste the skewers with the reserved 2 tablespoons of spicy honey garlic glaze. If baking, arrange skewers on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 18-20 minutes, flipping halfway through, and basting with reserved glaze during the last 5 minutes, until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
⏱️ 18 min•🌡️ 400°F - 7
Remove skewers from the grill or oven. Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions before serving immediately.
⏱️ 2 min