Honey Garlic Chicken Skewers - Grilled or Oven-Baked
These honey garlic chicken skewers feature tender chicken marinated in a sticky-sweet honey garlic sauce that caramelizes beautifully when grilled or baked. Perfect for BBQs, weeknight dinners, or meal prep with multiple cooking method options to suit any kitchen setup.
Ingredients
- - 1½ lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into 1.5-inch cubes
- - ¼ cup soy sauce
- - ¼ cup honey
- - 2 tablespoons olive oil
- - 4 garlic cloves minced
- - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- - 1 teaspoon ground ginger optional
- - ½ teaspoon black pepper
- - 8-10 wooden or metal skewers
- - 2 green onions chopped (for serving)
- - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds for serving
- - Extra honey garlic sauce for dipping
- - Steamed rice or grilled vegetables for serving
Instructions
- Whisk together soy sauce, honey, olive oil, garlic, vinegar, ginger, and pepper. Reserve 2-3 tablespoons for basting. Marinate chicken 1+ hours or overnight.
- If using wooden skewers, soak in water 30 minutes. Thread chicken onto skewers with small gaps between pieces.
- GRILL: Cook at 400°F for 10-12 minutes, turning every 3-4 minutes. OVEN: Bake at 425°F for 18-20 minutes, flipping halfway. AIR FRYER: Cook at 390°F for 12-14 minutes, flipping once.
- Brush with reserved marinade during last 2-3 minutes of cooking for extra glaze.
- Check internal temperature reaches 165°F. Rest 2-3 minutes.
- Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve with rice and extra sauce.
Notes
- Chicken thighs stay juicier than breasts
- Don't reuse marinade that touched raw chicken unless boiled first
- Can freeze marinated chicken up to 2 months for meal prep
- Leave gaps between chicken pieces for even cooking
- Don't reuse marinade that touched raw chicken unless boiled first
- Can freeze marinated chicken up to 2 months for meal prep
- Leave gaps between chicken pieces for even cooking