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Top-down close-up of three Honey Garlic Chicken Skewers resting on a grey ceramic plate with sesame seeds and scallions.

Honey Garlic Chicken Skewers: The Ultimate Sticky and Charred Grilling Recipe

These Honey Garlic Chicken Skewers feature tender, bite-sized chicken cubes seared to perfection with dark char marks and coated in a thick, glossy amber glaze. Garnished with sesame seeds and scallions for the ultimate weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American, Asian Fusion
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 lbs Chicken Breast Cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) Honey Raw or clover
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) Soy Sauce Low-sodium preferred
  • 4 cloves Garlic Finely minced
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) Rice Vinegar
  • 1 tsp (5g) Cornstarch Mixed with 1 tbsp water
  • 1 tbsp White Sesame Seeds Toasted
  • 2 stalks Green Scallions Finely sliced

Equipment

  • 12 Wooden Skewers Soaked in water for 30 minutes
  • 1 Cast Iron Grill Pan Or outdoor grill
  • 1 Silicone Basting Brush

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning.
  2. Combine honey, soy sauce, garlic, and vinegar in a pan. Whisk in cornstarch slurry and simmer until thick and glossy. Set aside 1/3 of the sauce.
Cooking
  1. Thread chicken cubes onto skewers. Grill over medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes per side until char marks appear.
  2. Brush with the reserved clean glaze in the final 2 minutes. Garnish with sesame seeds and scallions.

Notes

Always soak wooden skewers to achieve the charred look without fire hazard.
Use a high smoke-point oil to prevent sticking.