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Honey Garlic Chicken Skewers

Honey garlic chicken skewers with a quick easy marinade and a sticky honey-garlic glaze that caramelizes on the grill. Juicy chicken chunks are basted with reserved marinade for shiny, golden edges.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
marinating 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 27 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Calories: 430
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Honey garlic marinade
  • 0.3333333333 cup honey
  • 0.25 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp black pepper
Skewers
  • 2 lb chicken breasts cut into chunks
  • 1 wooden skewers soaked
  • 1 fresh parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • 1 grill

Method
 

Make the marinade
  1. Whisk together honey, soy sauce, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, and black pepper until uniform. The mixture should look glossy and well combined.
  2. Reserve 1/4 cup marinade for basting and set it aside. Keep it separate so it’s ready to brush during grilling.
Marinate and assemble
  1. Marinate the chicken in the remaining marinade for 1-4 hours. Cover and refrigerate so the chicken stays cold while it absorbs flavor.
  2. Thread chicken onto soaked wooden skewers. Arrange the chunks so they sit close together for even grilling and visible glaze.
Grill
  1. Grill the skewers over medium-high heat for 5-6 minutes per side, basting with the reserved marinade as they cook. Watch for caramelized, golden edges and a sticky honey glaze.
  2. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot. Letting the heat set the glaze briefly helps it cling to the chicken.

Notes

Pro tip: Brush with the reserved marinade during grilling in the last few minutes so it caramelizes instead of burning. Refrigerate leftover chicken in an airtight container for up to 3 days; reheat gently in a skillet or microwave until hot. Freezing is not recommended because the glaze can lose its sticky texture. Dietary swap: use tamari instead of soy sauce for a gluten-free option if needed.