Description
Chinese Chicken on a Stick offers a delicious blend of juicy marinated chicken skewers grilled to perfection. This easy-to-make recipe balances savory, sweet, and tangy flavors with a fun presentation perfect for dinners, gatherings, or parties, delivering a quick and versatile dish loved by all.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 1 lb chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
Marinade
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (natural)
- 2 tbsp honey (natural)
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar (natural)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tbsp sesame oil (natural)
- 1 tbsp vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- Optional: 1 tsp natural gelling agent
Garnish
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: Combine soy sauce (natural), honey (natural), apple cider vinegar (natural), minced garlic, grated ginger, sesame oil (natural), and vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural) in a bowl. Whisk until smooth and well blended.
- Marinate the Chicken: Place the bite-sized chicken pieces into the marinade and mix well to coat all pieces evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or preferably overnight for deeper flavor.
- Skewer the Chicken: Thread the marinated chicken onto soaked wooden or metal skewers, spacing pieces slightly apart for even cooking.
- Grill the Skewers: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Grill the skewers for 5-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked, lightly charred, and juicy. Baste occasionally with leftover marinade.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from grill and garnish chicken skewers with chopped green onions and toasted sesame seeds. Serve warm with your choice of sides and dipping sauces.
Notes
- Marinate chicken for several hours or overnight for juicier, more flavorful results.
- Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes before grilling to prevent burning.
- Cut chicken into even pieces to ensure uniform cooking.
- Grill over medium heat to avoid drying out the meat.
- Use fresh garlic, ginger, and green onions for best flavor and aroma.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Chinese chicken skewers, grilled chicken, easy chicken recipe, gluten free chicken skewers, savory chicken, sweet and tangy chicken
