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Honey Garlic Chicken Skewers

Honey garlic chicken skewers with an easy sweet-salty marinade and a sticky honey-garlic glaze. Grilled over medium-high heat until caramelized, with visible honey coating and garlic grilling alongside.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
marinating 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 27 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 470
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken breasts
  • 2 lb chicken breasts
Honey garlic marinade
  • 0.3333 cup honey
  • 0.25 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp black pepper
Skewers and garnish
  • 1 wooden skewers soaked
  • 0.5 cup fresh parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • 1 sheet pan
  • 1 grill

Method
 

Make the honey garlic marinade
  1. Whisk together honey, soy sauce, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, and black pepper until smooth and evenly combined.
  2. Reserve 1/4 cup marinade for basting so it’s ready for grilling.
Marinate the chicken
  1. Marinate chicken in the remaining marinade for 1-4 hours, covered in the refrigerator.
Skewer and grill
  1. Thread chicken onto soaked wooden skewers so the pieces touch lightly for even caramelization.
  2. Grill over medium-high heat for 5-6 minutes per side, basting with the reserved marinade as you cook.
Finish and serve
  1. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.

Notes

Pro tip: keep the reserved basting marinade separate before it touches raw chicken, and brush it on during grilling for a glossy honey glaze. Refrigerate leftovers in a sealed container for up to 3 days; freeze cooked chicken skewers for up to 2 months (best texture within 1 month). For a lower-sodium swap, use low-sodium soy sauce.