Honey Garlic Asian Chicken Kabobs Recipe
These Honey Garlic Asian Chicken Kabobs are a perfect blend of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors. Marinated in a delicious mixture of soy sauce, honey, and aromatic spices, then grilled to perfection, these kabobs are a crowd-pleaser for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus marinating time)
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 32 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Chicken Kabobs:
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes)
- 1 red bell pepper (cut into chunks)
- 1 green bell pepper (cut into chunks)
- 1 small red onion (cut into wedges)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional)
- wooden or metal skewers
Marinade and Glaze:
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (for thickening, optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger. Reserve â…“ cup for glazing.
- Marinate the Chicken: Add chicken to the remaining marinade, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Prepare the Skewers: Thread chicken, bell peppers, and onion onto skewers.
- Grill the Kabobs: Grill for 10–12 minutes until cooked through.
- Prepare the Glaze: Heat the reserved marinade, thicken with cornstarch if desired.
- Glaze and Serve: Brush cooked kabobs with glaze, sprinkle with sesame seeds, and serve.
Notes
- Serve with rice, noodles, or Asian slaw.
- Can substitute chicken with shrimp or tofu.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 kabobs
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
