Asian Honey Garlic Chicken Kabobs
This glaze gives the chicken a sweet, salty, and tangy flavor. It is delightful. A quick meal suitable for weeknights. The Kabobs have a deep Asian flavor, with the grilled onion adding a punch.
Equipment
- Gas Grill
- 4 Skewers (See Notes)
- Knives
- Small saucepan
- Silicone basting brush
Ingredients
- 8 oz. Boneless, skinless chicken breasts , cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/2 Large Onion , cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/4 Cup Honey
- 2 Tbsp Neutral oil
- 1 Tbsp Minced garlic
- 2 Tbsp Apple cider vinegar
- 2 Tbsp Reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp Light brown sugar
- 1 Tbsp Cornstarch
- 1 Tbsp Water
- 2 tsp Ginger paste
Instructions
- In a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Add oil, minced garlic, ginger paste, honey, vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar, cornstarch, and water. Whisking, bring the sauce to a boil, and cook for about a minute, or until it thickens. Remove from heat.
- Reserve 1/4 cup for serving. Place the remaining glaze in a container. You will need a basting brush for glazing the chicken.
- Place chicken and cut onion onto skewers. (See Note) Place 2-3 pieces of the onion, then a piece of chicken. Evenly divide among the 4 skewers. Set aside.
- Oil and preheat the grill to 350°-375℉.
- Place chicken skewers on the pre-heated grill. Flip after 2-3 minutes, glazing the cooked side. Continue until all sides are grilled and glazed. Remove when the chicken’s internal temperature reaches 165 degrees. Discard any leftover glaze.
- Let the chicken rest for 2-3 minutes, covered. Serve with the 1/4 cup reserved glaze for dipping. (2 tablespoons per person).
Notes
If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 60 minutes.
We like to serve this with our Asian Slaw.
Serving suggestions and optional ingredients are not calculated as part of the nutritional facts.
Nutrition
Serving: 2Kabobs And 2 Tbsp SauceCalories: 460kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 35gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 145mgSodium: 340mgPotassium: 980mgFiber: 1gSugar: 32gCalcium: 40mgIron: 1.5mg