Description
Honey Garlic Asian Chicken Kabobs are a mouthwatering dish that combines tender chicken marinated in a delightful honey garlic sauce, grilled to perfection for a juicy and caramelized finish. These kabobs are garnished with fresh green onions and sesame seeds, making them not only delicious but visually appealing as well. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a weekend barbecue, these kabobs are sure to impress family and friends with their rich flavors and easy preparation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs (cut into 1-inch cubes)
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger (grated)
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup water
- Green onions (for garnish)
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
- Skewers (metal or soaked wooden)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger.
- Add cubed chicken to the marinade and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.
- If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F) or broil in the oven.
- Thread marinated chicken onto skewers with space between pieces.
- In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry.
- Grill or broil the kabobs for 8-12 minutes, turning occasionally until cooked through and lightly charred.
- Simmer remaining marinade in a saucepan; stir in the cornstarch slurry until thickened (about 2 minutes).
- Brush kabobs with glaze during the last two minutes of cooking.
- Serve on a platter drizzled with extra glaze, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling or Broiling
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 kabobs (approximately 170g)
- Calories: 337
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 1126mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 124mg