Description
These Honey Garlic Asian Chicken Kabobs are a perfect blend of sweet, savory, and spicy flavors. The tender chicken is marinated in a sticky honey garlic sauce and grilled to perfection. A delicious dish that’s great for a summer BBQ or a quick weeknight meal.
Ingredients
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Marinade:
- 1/4 cup oyster sauce
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons chili garlic sauce
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger
Chicken:
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch chunks
- 1 1/2 tablespoons canola oil
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Mix Marinade: In a medium bowl, combine oyster sauce, ketchup, honey, chili garlic sauce, Dijon, garlic, ginger, and 1 tablespoon water. Reserve 1/3 cup and set aside.
- Marinate Chicken: In a Ziploc bag or large bowl, combine chicken with marinade. Marinate for at least 2 hours to overnight, turning occasionally. Drain chicken.
- Skewer Chicken: Thread chicken onto skewers. Brush with canola oil, season with salt and pepper.
- Grill: Preheat grill. Cook skewers, turning occasionally, until chicken reaches 165°F, about 10 minutes. Brush with reserved marinade.
- Serve: Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve hot.
Notes
- Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes before threading the chicken to prevent burning.
- Feel free to adjust the spice level by adding more or less chili garlic sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
Keywords: Honey Garlic Asian Chicken Kabobs, Chicken Skewers, Grilled Chicken, Asian Flavors
