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Top-down view of tightly packed Honey Garlic Chicken Skewers with caramelized grill marks and sesame seeds garnish.

Honey Garlic Chicken Skewers with Caramelized Char Marks

Succulent chicken breast cubes grilled to perfection with dark charred edges and a thick, glistening amber honey garlic glaze. Finished with toasted sesame seeds and fresh scallions for a Pinterest-perfect, 30-minute weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian-American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Recipe Ingredients
  • 2 lbs Chicken Breast 900g, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1/2 cup Honey 120ml
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce 60ml
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp Rice Vinegar 15ml
  • 1 tsp Sesame Oil 5ml
  • 2 tbsp Neutral Oil 30ml, for grilling
  • 1 tbsp Sesame Seeds toasted white
  • 2 stalks Green Scallions thinly sliced

Equipment

  • 12 Wooden Skewers Soak in water for 30 minutes before use.
  • 1 Grill or Grill Pan Medium-high heat.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning.
  2. Whisk honey, soy sauce, garlic, vinegar, and sesame oil in a bowl. Reserve half.
Cooking
  1. Toss chicken cubes in half the sauce for 15 minutes. Thread tightly onto skewers.
  2. Grill skewers on medium-high for 3-4 minutes per side until charred grill marks appear and chicken reaches 165°F.
  3. Simmer reserved sauce until thick. Brush generously over chicken during the last 2 minutes of grilling.

Notes

Ensure the grill is very hot before adding chicken to get those distinct marks.
Always pat the chicken dry before marinating for the best sear.