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Sweet & Spicy Chicken Skewers

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By: Shinee Published: 8/17/2020Updated: 6/08/2021

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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!

Raise your hand if you love sweet & spicy combination!! Yes, I thought you’re a fan!!

Even if you’re not into spicy food, or someone in the family doesn’t like it, these chicken skewers are still pretty delicious without Sriracha! 

My kids (4 and 2) are huge fans of these skewers. They call it “sweet chicken on sticks”! Oh is it fun to serve it to them!!!

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  • How to make sweet & spicy chicken skewers:
  • What to serve with chicken skewers:
  • Sweet & Spicy Chicken Skewers

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:

So I have to admit, this’s hardly a recipe. I basically mix bunch of Asian flavors into a quick sauce, marinate the chicken pieces in the said sauce and bake, or grill, or air-fry them!

Not that you need any step-by-step photos for this recipe, but here they are anyway just to demonstrate how easy they are to make!

Tip

If using wooden skewers, make sure to soak them in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning.

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
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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!
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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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  1. Rosann says

    Posted on 22 May 2015 at 11:39 am

    I’m going to give these a try for dinner tonight.  Thx

    Reply
  2. Tianna says

    Posted on 22 May 2015 at 11:06 am

    yummy!

    Reply
  3. Jamie @ Love Bakes Good Cakes says

    Posted on 21 May 2015 at 10:37 pm

    I love cilantro! These skewers sound absolutely delish! Thank you so much for sharing them at Freedom Fridays!

    Reply
    • Shinee says

      Posted on 22 May 2015 at 10:38 am

      My pleasure, Jamie! Thanks for stopping by. 🙂

      Reply
  4. Amanda @ The Chunky Chef says

    Posted on 21 May 2015 at 7:49 pm

    Ahhhh these look amazing!!! 😀  Gorgeous photos as well 😀  I just bought some brand-spanking new metal skewers… I think I’ll have to break them in with this recipe! 😉

    Reply
    • Shinee says

      Posted on 21 May 2015 at 9:04 pm

      Metal skewers are so convenient. Let me know how you like this recipe, if you try it. Thank you, Amanda! 🙂

      Reply
  5. Kirsten @ Treat Yourself Sweeter says

    Posted on 21 May 2015 at 4:16 pm

    Oh, you’re photos are making me drool! These look amazingly delicious…. shared, shared and shared!

    Reply
    • Shinee says

      Posted on 21 May 2015 at 9:01 pm

      Thank you so much, Kirsten! 🙂

      Reply
  6. Romany says

    Posted on 21 May 2015 at 10:04 am

    These look DELICIOUS! Can’t wait to try these out, thanks for sharing, hopped over from #inspirationmonday 

    Reply
    • Shinee says

      Posted on 21 May 2015 at 9:00 pm

      Thanks for visiting, Romany!

      Reply
  7. Kristin says

    Posted on 21 May 2015 at 6:44 am

    Mmmm. These look amazing!! We have grilled chicken all the time and it’s starting to get old. This would be a great way to “spice” it up!!

    Reply
    • Shinee says

      Posted on 21 May 2015 at 9:00 pm

      Thank you, Kristin!

      Reply
  8. Allie says

    Posted on 20 May 2015 at 8:03 pm

    Yum! I’d love it if you shared this on Worthwhile Wednesdays.
    ~Allie

    Reply
    • Shinee says

      Posted on 21 May 2015 at 8:58 pm

      Thanks, Allie!

      Reply
  9. Jessy @ The Life Jolie says

    Posted on 20 May 2015 at 8:52 am

    What a delicious combination of flavors (and there’s Siracha involved so you really cannot go wrong haha). I am always looking for new chicken recipes- definitely pinning this to try- thanks for sharing!

    I stopped by from Whimsy Wednesday.

    Reply
    • Shinee says

      Posted on 21 May 2015 at 8:47 pm

      Thank for stopping by, Jessy! Sriracha is the best!

      Reply
  10. Kimberly says

    Posted on 19 May 2015 at 7:44 pm

    This looks SO good. I can’t wait to try it! Pinned!

    Reply
    • Shinee says

      Posted on 19 May 2015 at 9:38 pm

      Thank you, Kimberly!

      Reply
  11. Trish @ tagsthoughts.com says

    Posted on 19 May 2015 at 5:47 pm

    Sounds DE-lish!!! I’m pinning this one to try and I would love for you to come share at the Creative Inspiration Link Party –> tagsthoughts.com, Monday 8pm CST – Wednesday 8pm CST. Hope to see you there!!

    Reply
    • Shinee says

      Posted on 19 May 2015 at 9:38 pm

      Thank you, Trish!

      Reply
  12. Love says

    Posted on 19 May 2015 at 9:06 am

    Oh my they look so yummy! Pinning it to Yummy Recipe Board. Thank you for sharing with this recipe!

    Reply
    • Shinee says

      Posted on 19 May 2015 at 9:34 pm

      Thank you, Love!

      Reply
  13. Free says

    Posted on 17 May 2015 at 4:25 pm

    This looks so good. I’m gonna try this out. I love finding new things to do with chicken. Thanks for sharing! I found you on I Should Be Mopping The Floors

    Reply
    • Shinee says

      Posted on 17 May 2015 at 8:37 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  14. Annie @ Annie's Noms says

    Posted on 16 May 2015 at 12:16 pm

    These are just gorgeous!! Thanks for linking up at The Pretty Pintastic Party! 🙂

    Reply
    • Shinee says

      Posted on 17 May 2015 at 12:52 pm

      You’re welcome, Annie! Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  15. Hamish says

    Posted on 13 May 2015 at 3:53 am

    Those look absolutely mouthwatering!

    My son commented the other day “we do eat a lot of chicken” – which is fine, because we like chicken, but it did make me think about trying a few new recipes. Obviously they need to be quick and easy – and this one is now on the list!

    I think I’ll give it a try this weekend. Thanks for sharing it!

    Reply
    • Shinee says

      Posted on 13 May 2015 at 10:47 am

      Thank you, Hamish! Let me know how you liked it, if you give it a try. 🙂

      Reply
  16. Cyrus says

    Posted on 12 May 2015 at 6:41 am

    Wow, Shinee… these look absolutely gorgeous! And I love how simple they are too!

    Reply
    • Shinee says

      Posted on 12 May 2015 at 11:24 am

      Thank you, Cyrus!

      Reply
  17. Beeta @ Mon Petit Four says

    Posted on 11 May 2015 at 11:42 pm

    Shinee, these look SO good. Oh my, I think I need a skewer right now…if only I could grab one out of my screen. I’m always looking for ways to mix it up when it comes to chicken, so I LOVE this idea…sweet and spicy is the best! Thank you so much for sharing!! 🙂 XO

    Reply
    • Shinee says

      Posted on 12 May 2015 at 11:22 am

      Sure thing, Beeta! If only we can taste test, when reading food blogs, right?

      Reply
  18. Michelle @ A Dish of Daily Life says

    Posted on 11 May 2015 at 8:30 pm

    We’re planning a graduation party for my son…this looks like the perfect thing to try! I like to try to plan everything but burgers (because burgers are my least favorite thing at a barbeque!). Pinning! 

    Reply
    • Shinee says

      Posted on 12 May 2015 at 11:19 am

      Haha skewers would be fun, delicious and convenient. Hope you give this a try, Michelle.

      Reply
  19. Arman @ thebigmansworld says

    Posted on 11 May 2015 at 7:28 pm

    Shinee, this looks beyond delicious- I love chicken skewers and sweet and salty equates to perfection! Pinned! 

    Reply
    • Shinee says

      Posted on 12 May 2015 at 11:18 am

      Thanks, Arman!

      Reply
  20. Ashley | The Recipe Rebel says

    Posted on 11 May 2015 at 11:31 am

    Haha, well I LOVE sweet and spicy but I don’t like cilantro! I’m going to need to give these a try anyway though — I might even try them on the grill!

    Reply
    • Shinee says

      Posted on 12 May 2015 at 11:17 am

      Yes, grilling would be awesome. Thanks, Ashley!

      Reply
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