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Honey Garlic Chicken Skewers

Honey garlic chicken skewers with a sticky honey-garlic glaze and caramelized grill marks. Sweet chicken chunks marinate in an easy honey-soy mixture, then grill on soaked skewers until browned and glossy.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
marinating 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 27 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 650
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken skewers and marinade
  • 2 lb chicken breasts Cut into 1-inch chunks for even cooking.
  • 0.3333333333 cup honey For the sticky glaze and marinade base.
  • 0.25 cup soy sauce Adds savory depth to the honey-garlic marinade.
  • 2 tbsp olive oil Helps the marinade coat and promotes browning.
  • 4 garlic Minced for maximum flavor in the glaze.
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice Brightens the honey-garlic sauce.
  • 1 tsp black pepper Ground black pepper for a mild kick.
  • 1 wooden skewers Soak before grilling so they don’t burn.
  • 0.25 fresh parsley Chopped or left whole for garnish.

Equipment

  • 1 sheet pan
  • 1 grill

Method
 

Make the honey-garlic marinade
  1. Whisk together honey, soy sauce, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, and black pepper until fully combined and glossy.
  2. Reserve 1/4 cup of the marinade for basting, then set it aside.
Marinate the chicken
  1. Marinate the chicken in the remaining marinade for 1-4 hours, keeping it covered in the refrigerator.
Skewer and grill
  1. Thread the marinated chicken onto soaked wooden skewers, leaving a little space between pieces.
  2. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat and grill the skewers for 5-6 minutes per side until caramelized and browned, basting with the reserved marinade during cooking.
Finish and serve
  1. Garnish the hot skewers with fresh parsley for a fresh green finish and serve immediately.

Notes

For the stickiest glaze, baste during the last 1-2 minutes per side and keep the grill at medium-high so the honey caramelizes without burning. Refrigerate leftover cooked skewers in a sealed container for up to 3 days; reheat gently in a hot oven or on the grill until warmed through. Freezing is not recommended because the chicken texture can soften after thawing. For a lower-sugar option, replace honey with an equal amount of a honey-style sugar substitute made for cooking, then watch closely while glazing.