Description
Chinese chicken on a stick is a mouthwatering dish that brings the vibrant flavors of Asian cuisine right to your table. This recipe features tender, marinated chicken grilled to perfection, making it an excellent choice for parties, family dinners, or casual gatherings. The sweet and savory notes of the marinade combined with a simple dipping sauce create an irresistible treat that will impress your guests. Quick to prepare and easy to customize with your favorite spices or vegetables, these skewers are both fun to eat and packed with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons minced ginger
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Wooden skewers (soaked in water)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, hoisin sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and crushed red pepper flakes.
- Add chicken pieces to the marinade and toss well; cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes (or up to 2 hours for deeper flavor).
- Preheat the grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Thread marinated chicken onto soaked skewers with space between each piece.
- Grill skewers for about 4-5 minutes per side until fully cooked (165°F internal temperature).
- Serve warm with optional garnishes of sesame seeds and sliced green onions.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 skewers (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg