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Honey Garlic Chicken Skewers

Honey garlic chicken skewers with a sticky honey-garlic glaze are marinated for sweet, savory flavor, then grilled until caramelized. Juicy chicken chunks on soaked wooden skewers, basted with reserved marinade, create glossy caramelized spots.
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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: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken and marinade
  • 2 lb chicken breasts
  • 0.3333333333 cup honey
  • 0.25 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 can (15 oz) wooden skewers, soaked Soak before grilling.
  • 1 fresh parsley For garnish.

Equipment

  • 1 grill

Method
 

Make the honey-garlic marinade
  1. Whisk together honey, soy sauce, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, and black pepper until evenly combined and glossy.
  2. Reserve 1/4 cup of the marinade for basting so you can brush it during grilling.
  3. Marinate the chicken in the remaining marinade for 1-4 hours, covering and refrigerating for best flavor.
Skewer and grill
  1. Thread the chicken chunks onto soaked wooden skewers with small gaps so they cook evenly.
  2. Grill over medium-high heat for 5-6 minutes per side, basting with the reserved marinade as the glaze turns caramelized and sticky.
Finish and serve
  1. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot while the honey glaze looks caramelized and glossy.

Notes

Pro tip: If the glaze starts to darken too fast, move skewers to a slightly cooler zone or reduce basting frequency so the garlic doesn’t burn. Refrigerate leftovers in a covered container for up to 3 days; reheat gently in a skillet or microwave. Freezing is not recommended because the honey glaze can lose texture. For a lighter option, use low-sodium soy sauce and brush with a smaller amount of reserved marinade during grilling.