Description
Craving a quick dinner idea that’s full of flavor and easy to make? These Honey Garlic Chicken Skewers are your go-to solution for juicy, sweet, and savory bites straight off the grill. Perfect for BBQ parties, weekday meals, or healthy snack cravings, this easy recipe is packed with bold flavors thanks to a marinade made with garlic, soy sauce, and honey. Great for healthy food ideas, weeknight dinners, and family-friendly meal prep. These skewers are tender, beautifully charred, and absolutely mouthwatering!
Ingredients
1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
1/3 cup honey
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley
Lemon wedges for serving
Skewers for grilling
Instructions
1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, olive oil, rice vinegar, minced garlic, black pepper, and smoked paprika until well blended.
2. Add chicken chunks and toss to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours. Soak wooden skewers in water if using.
3. Thread marinated chicken onto skewers, spacing pieces slightly. Discard leftover marinade.
4. Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat and lightly oil the grates.
5. Grill skewers for 10–12 minutes, turning every 2–3 minutes, until charred and chicken reaches 165°F internally.
6. Remove from heat, garnish with parsley, and serve with lemon wedges or dipping sauce of choice.
Notes
Soak wooden skewers for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning during grilling.
For extra flavor, reserve some marinade (before adding chicken) for brushing during grilling or serving.
Don’t over-marinate—2 to 4 hours is perfect to avoid mushy texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 9
- Sodium: 410
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 2.5
- Unsaturated Fat: 10.5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 26
- Cholesterol: 75
Keywords: quick dinner, honey garlic chicken, skewers, healthy snack, bbq ideas, easy recipe