Sweet & Spicy Chicken Skewers
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 236kcal
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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Ingredients
- 1 lb (500 g) 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
Equipment
- Wooden skewers
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.
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
Calories: 236kcal
Carbohydrates: 19g
Protein: 25g
Fat: 6g
Sugar: 18g
Sodium: 808mg