Description
These Honey Garlic Asian Chicken Kabobs are juicy, smoky, and coated in a sweet, savory, and slightly spicy honey garlic glaze. Perfect for summer cookouts, easy weeknight dinners, or backyard BBQs, this simple grilled chicken recipe is packed with bold Asian-inspired flavor and made with everyday pantry ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or chicken breasts, cut into 1½-inch pieces
- ½ cup oyster sauce
- ¼ cup ketchup
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 tablespoons chili garlic sauce (or Sriracha or Sambal Oelek)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 4 garlic cloves, minced (or 2 teaspoons garlic paste)
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger (or 2 teaspoons ginger paste)
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons sliced green onions, for garnish
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes before grilling.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the oyster sauce, ketchup, honey, chili garlic sauce, Dijon mustard, garlic, ginger, and water until smooth.
- Reserve ⅓ cup of the marinade for basting later.
- Add the chicken to the remaining marinade, toss well to coat, cover, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Preheat the grill to medium heat (325–375°F) and lightly oil the grates.
- Thread the marinated chicken onto skewers, allowing a little space between each piece.
- Grill the kabobs for 12–15 minutes, turning every few minutes until evenly cooked.
- During the last few minutes of grilling, brush the kabobs with the reserved marinade to create a sticky glaze.
- Cook until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Let the kabobs rest for 5 minutes, then garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions before serving.
Notes
- Marinate the chicken overnight for the deepest flavor.
- Reserve the basting sauce before adding the raw chicken.
- Chicken thighs stay juicier than breasts, but either works well.
- Add bell peppers, onions, zucchini, mushrooms, or pineapple to the skewers for a complete meal.
- Leftovers keep well for meal prep and make delicious rice bowls or salads.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- 2 hours marinating:
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer (about 6 oz chicken)
- Calories: 325 kcal
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 860 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg