Sweet & Spicy Chicken Skewers

These sweet and spicy chicken skewers are ridiculously easy to make, yet super tasty! Without Sriracha, it’s a huge hit with little ones too!

Sweet & spicy chicken skewers ingredients:

• Chicken – You can totally use dark cuts for this recipe, but I usually use boneless, skinless chicken breast, because it cooks fast!
• Garlic and ginger add so much flavor to this chicken dish. 
• Honey is also essential ingredient for the sauce. I highly recommend using raw honey, as it’s more flavorful and natural. (Did you know regular commercial honey in the grocery stores is more honey-flavored corn syrup than honey? Check out the ingredient list!)
• Soy sauce – I use regular Kikkoman’s All-Purpose soy sauce. This informative article talks about different types of soy sauce. 
• Sriracha adds that nice kick! But as mentioned above, you can completely omit it to keep it kid-friendly.
• Garnishes, like lime and cilantro, add great flavor, but completely optional.

How to make sweet & spicy chicken skewers:

You don’t even have to thread them if you don’t want to. But my kids love them on sticks, so I usually do.

What to serve with chicken skewers:

These chicken skewers are so versatile and pairs perfectly with pretty much anything.

Here’re my top suggestions:

• Any kind of rice (here’s how to cook rice in Instant Pot)
• Quinoa or pearl couscous
• Cucumber mango salad
• Or serve it as an appetizer with lime wedges

Sweet & Spicy Chicken Skewers

These sweet and spicy chicken skewers are ridiculously easy to make, yet super tasty! It’s a fun way to cook chicken breast, and if you omit Sriracha, it’s still plenty delicious and a huge hit with little ones!

5 from 2 votes

serves: 4 servings

Prep: 35 minutes

Cook: 15 minutes

Total : 50 minutes

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Ingredients

• ▢ 1 lb chicken breast boneless, skinless

For marinade:

• ▢ 1/4 cup raw honey
• ▢ 2 tablespoons Sriracha Note 1
• ▢ 2 tablespoons soy sauce Note 2
• ▢ 1 tablespoon olive oil
• ▢ 4 garlic cloves grated
• ▢ ½ tablespoon fresh grated ginger

Garnishes:

• ▢ Lime wedges optional
• ▢ Fresh cilantro optional

US Customary – Metric

Note: I test all my recipes with both measurements for the most precise and accurate result!

Instructions

• Soak the wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes.
• Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
• In a small bowl, whisk together honey, Sriracha, soy sauce, garlic and ginger.
• Cut chicken breast into bite-size cubes, about 1-inch. Place them in a bowl and pour in the marinade. Mix well and marinate for about 30 minutes.
• Thread the marinated chicken cubes into the skewers, about 4-5 pieces on each. Arrange the chicken skewers on a baking sheet, lined with a foil.
• Bake chicken skewers until fully cooked, 15-20 minutes, turning the skewers half way.

Air-Fryer Instructions:

• Place the skewers in an air-fryer and cook for about 10 minutes, or until cooked through, at 375°F, turning the skewers half way.

Grilling Instructions:

• Preheat the grill to medium high. Lightly oil the grates and grill the chicken skewers for about 10 minutes, or until cooked through.

Tips & Notes:

Note 1: Sriracha adds a nice kick! If you’re sensitive to spicy food, try with 1/2 tablespoon of Sriracha and then add more if needed. But as mentioned above, you can completely omit it to keep it kid-friendly.

Note 2: I use regular Kikkoman’s All-Purpose soy sauce.

Nutrition Facts:

Calories: 236kcal (12%) Carbohydrates: 19g (6%) Protein: 25g (50%) Fat: 6g (9%) Saturated Fat: 1g (6%) Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g Monounsaturated Fat: 3g Trans Fat: 1g Cholesterol: 73mg (24%) Sodium: 808mg (35%) Potassium: 475mg (14%) Fiber: 1g (4%) Sugar: 18g (20%) Vitamin A: 45IU (1%) Vitamin C: 7mg (8%) Calcium: 15mg (2%) Iron: 1mg (6%)

* Disclaimer: All nutrition information are estimates only. Read full disclosure here.

Author: Shinee

Course:Main Course

Cuisine:American

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