Orange Ginger Glazed Chicken Skewers
Orange Ginger Glazed Chicken Skewers
Ingredients
For the Chicken and Marinade
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
- 8 wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes
For the Glaze
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
For Garnish
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, whisk together the orange juice, soy sauce, honey, grated ginger, minced garlic, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes (if using). This is your marinade.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Add the chicken pieces to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
While the chicken marinates, prepare the glaze by combining the orange juice, honey, and soy sauce in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook for 3-5 minutes, or until slightly thickened. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto the soaked wooden skewers.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400
- 5
Grill the chicken skewers for 4-5 minutes per side, or until cooked through and lightly charred. During the last 2 minutes of grilling, brush the skewers generously with the prepared glaze.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 400
- 6
Remove the skewers from the grill and let them rest for a minute. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions before serving.
⏱️ 2 min
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Orange Ginger Glazed Chicken Skewers
Ingredients
For the Chicken and Marinade
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
- 8 wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes
For the Glaze
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
For Garnish
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, whisk together the orange juice, soy sauce, honey, grated ginger, minced garlic, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes (if using). This is your marinade.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Add the chicken pieces to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
While the chicken marinates, prepare the glaze by combining the orange juice, honey, and soy sauce in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook for 3-5 minutes, or until slightly thickened. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto the soaked wooden skewers.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400 - 5
Grill the chicken skewers for 4-5 minutes per side, or until cooked through and lightly charred. During the last 2 minutes of grilling, brush the skewers generously with the prepared glaze.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 400 - 6
Remove the skewers from the grill and let them rest for a minute. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions before serving.
⏱️ 2 min