Chicken Skewers with Honey Garlic Sauce

These grilled Asian chicken skewers combine tender chicken breast with a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce. With just a handful of pantry staples, you’ll have a flavorful dish that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or weekend cookouts. Simple to prepare and quick to cook, this recipe is a must-try for garlic lovers.

Ingredients

• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
  
  

• Bamboo skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes
  
  

• ¼ cup butter
  
  

• 4 cloves garlic, minced
  
  

• ½ cup honey
  
  

• ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
  
  

• ¼ cup soy sauce
  
  

• ¼ cup brown sugar
  
  

• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  
  

• ¼ cup water
  
  

Directions

1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat or the oven to 400°F (200°C).
   
   

2. Thread chicken cubes onto soaked skewers, spacing them evenly.
   
   

3. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
   
   

4. Whisk in honey, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, and brown sugar. Bring to a simmer.
   
   

5. Dissolve cornstarch in water, stir into sauce, and cook until thickened (2–3 minutes).
   
   

6. For grilling: Grill skewers 5–7 minutes per side, brushing sauce on during final minutes.
   
   

7. For oven: Bake skewers for 20 minutes, brush with sauce, then broil for 2–3 minutes for a glaze.
   
   

8. Let rest a few minutes, then serve with extra sauce on the side.
   
   

Nutritional Value (per serving)

• Calories: 328 kcal
  
  

• Carbohydrates: 49 g
  
  

• Protein: 28 g
  
  

• Fat: 2 g
  
  

• Cholesterol: 72 mg
  
  

• Sodium: 2293 mg
  
  

• Potassium: 529 mg
  
  

• Sugar: 47 g
  
  

• Vitamin A: 35 IU
  
  

• Vitamin C: 2.3 mg
  
  

• Calcium: 19 mg
  
  

• Iron: 1.6 mg