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Honey Garlic Baked Chicken Thighs Skewers

Cultural Context

Honey Garlic Chicken Skewers are a popular dish in American cuisine, celebrated for their sweet and savory flavor profile. The combination of honey and soy sauce creates a delightful glaze that caramelizes beautifully during baking. These skewers are often enjoyed at family gatherings and barbecues, showcasing the ease of cooking with simple ingredients. Today, variations can be found globally, with different marinades and cooking methods, appealing to diverse palates.

AmericanUSmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tbsp sesame oil
2 cloves garlic peeled and minced
1 thumb-sized piece of ginger peeled minced
3 tbsp dark soy sauce
3 tbsp honey
2 chicken breasts chopped into bite sized pieces
1 red bell pepper chopped into large chunks
1 onion peeled and sliced into squares
1 heaped tbsp sesame seeds
small bunch of coriander/cilantro roughly torn

honey

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Maple syrup provides a similar sweetness with fewer calories.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free and offers a similar flavor.

chicken thighs

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: drumsticks

Chicken breast is leaner, while drumsticks are often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is a cost-effective alternative with a high smoke point.

1

Marinate the chicken by combining vegetable oil, sesame oil, minced garlic, minced ginger, dark soy sauce, and honey in a bowl.

2

Add the chopped chicken breasts to the marinade and ensure they are well coated.

3

Thread the marinated chicken, red bell pepper, and onion onto skewers.

4

Cook the skewers on a BBQ or griddle until the chicken is cooked through and has a sweet and smoky flavor.

5

Sprinkle with sesame seeds and garnish with torn coriander/cilantro before serving.

Cooking Techniques

marinatingskeweringbaking

Equipment Needed

BBQgriddlemixing bowlskewers

Spice Level:

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Allergens

soysesame

Also Known As

Honey Garlic Chicken SkewersBaked Chicken Skewers

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