Spicy Honey Garlic Chicken Skewers (Printable Version)

Tender grilled chicken cubes coated in sweet and spicy honey garlic glaze with smoky charred edges.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken & Marinade

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# How to Make It:

01 - Whisk together honey, soy sauce, olive oil, garlic, chili sauce, vinegar, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl until fully combined.
02 - Add chicken cubes to the marinade, tossing to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to overnight for deeper flavor penetration.
03 - If using wooden skewers, soak in water for 30 minutes prior to grilling to prevent burning.
04 - Thread marinated chicken pieces onto skewers, shaking off excess marinade. Reserve remaining marinade for basting.
05 - Preheat grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grates to prevent sticking.
06 - Grill chicken skewers for 6–8 minutes, turning occasionally and basting with reserved marinade, until cooked through and lightly charred.
07 - Transfer skewers to a serving plate. Sprinkle with cilantro or parsley, sesame seeds if desired, and squeeze fresh lime juice over top. Serve immediately.

# Expert Insights:

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  • The honey caramelizes beautifully on the grill, creating those irresistible sticky charred bits that make grilled food magical
  • The marinade doubles as a basting sauce, building layers of flavor as the chicken cooks
  • Everything comes together in under 40 minutes but tastes like you planned it for days
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  • Honey burns faster than sugar, so keep your grill at medium-high not screaming hot, and watch those edges closely
  • Reserve some marinade before adding the raw chicken, or the basting step becomes a food safety no-go
  • The skewers will keep cooking after they come off the grill, so pull them when they just hit 165 degrees
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  • Push the chicken pieces close together on the skewers to keep them from drying out
  • Let the skewers rest for 5 minutes after grilling so the juices redistribute

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