Description
Tender chicken skewers glazed with a sticky, sweet-savory honey-garlic soy sauce. Perfect for grilling or pan-searing, this quick Asian-inspired dish balances bold charring and caramelized sweetness.
Ingredients
1.5 lbs chicken breasts, cut into 1” cubes
4 garlic cloves, minced
3 tbsp soy sauce (low-sodium or tamari)
2 tbsp tomato paste
2 tbsp honey (or agave/maple syrup)
2 tbsp lime juice
Wooden or metal skewers
Instructions
Combine garlic, soy sauce, tomato paste, honey, and lime juice in mixing bowl
Whisk until fully blended
Submerge chicken cubes in marinade; refrigerate 1+ hour
Thread marinated chicken onto soaked skewers, leaving 1/4″ space between pieces
Preheat grill to 350°F or heat oil in pan
Cook 5-7 minutes per side, basting with remaining marinade in last 2 minutes
Notes
Soak wooden skewers 30 minutes to prevent burning
Marinate up to 6 hours for deeper flavor
Use metal skewers for even heat distribution
Rotate 45° after first flip for even cooking
Avoid overcrowding skewers to ensure proper doneness
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling/Pan-Searing
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 skewers
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 6200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 140mg