Description
These Honey Garlic Asian Chicken Kabobs are a delicious and easy-to-make grilled dish featuring tender chicken breast cubes marinated in a flavorful blend of honey, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil. Perfect for summer barbecues or quick weeknight dinners, they offer a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and a hint of spice.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 2 pounds chicken breast, cut into cubes
- Wooden skewers (soaked in water for 30 minutes)
Marinade
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Soak Skewers: Soak the wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent them from burning during grilling.
- Prepare Chicken: Cut the chicken breast into evenly sized cubes, approximately 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter for uniform cooking.
- Make Marinade: In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, rice vinegar, sesame oil, grated fresh ginger, olive oil, sesame seeds, red pepper flakes, black pepper, and salt.
- Mix Marinade: Whisk the marinade ingredients together thoroughly until well blended and the honey is fully dissolved.
- Marinate Chicken: Place the chicken cubes in a large resealable plastic bag or shallow dish, then pour the marinade over the chicken, making sure all pieces are evenly coated.
- Refrigerate: Seal the bag or cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes; for best flavor, marinate for up to 2 hours.
- Preheat Grill: Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat to ensure a hot cooking surface.
- Thread Skewers: Thread the marinated chicken cubes onto the soaked skewers, spacing them evenly to allow heat circulation.
- Grill Kabobs: Place the skewers on the grill and cook for about 4 to 5 minutes per side.
- Turn and Monitor: Turn the skewers occasionally for even cooking and char, checking that the internal temperature reaches 165°F for safe consumption.
- Rest Kabobs: Once fully cooked and slightly charred, remove the skewers from the grill and let them rest for a few minutes to retain juices.
- Serve: Garnish with additional sesame seeds and freshly chopped herbs if desired, and serve the kabobs immediately for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Soaking wooden skewers is essential to prevent burning on the grill.
- Marinate chicken for at least 30 minutes but no more than 2 hours to avoid overpowering the chicken’s flavor or texture.
- Ensure chicken cubes are uniform in size to cook evenly.
- Check the internal temperature with a meat thermometer to ensure safety.
- These kabobs pair well with steamed rice or grilled vegetables.
