Honey Sesame Chicken Skewers
User Reviews
4.6
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
3 people
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Calories
186 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Chinese
Honey Sesame Chicken Skewers
Description
The recipe begins by cutting dark poultry meat into small pieces and soaking bamboo skewers to prevent burning. The chicken is marinated in a blend including soy and oyster sauces, sesame oil, Chinese rice wine, five-spice powder, white pepper, and honey which adds sweetness and helps caramelize during grilling.
The skewers are grilled until fully cooked with slight charring on the outside, brushed with neutral cooking oil to maintain moisture and prevent sticking. The final touch of white sesame seeds and chopped scallions adds crunch and fresh herbal aroma, complementing the meat’s glaze and making each skewer visually appealing.
These skewers are versatile as appetizers or as a main protein paired with rice or vegetables for a complete meal. Serving warm ensures the honey glaze retains its glossy texture and the chicken stays juicy.
Ingredients
- 8 oz (230g) chicken thigh meat dark meat, cut into small pieces
- 8 oz (230g) chicken leg meat dark meat, cut into small pieces
- neutral cooking oil for brushing, generic cooking oil
- white sesame seeds
- scallion sliced into small pieces
Marinade:
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon oyster sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon Chinese rice wine
- 1/4 teaspoon five spice powder
- 3 dashes white pepper
- 1/2 tablespoon honey
Instructions
- Rinse the chicken and cut it into small pieces. Pat dry with paper towels. Soak the bamboo skewers for 30 minutes before using.
- Marinate the chicken with all the ingredients in the Marinade for 30 minutes, ensuring the marinade coats the chicken evenly.
- Thread 3-4 pieces of chicken onto the bamboo skewers and set aside.
- Heat the grill and cook the chicken skewers on both sides until fully cooked and slightly charred. Brush oil on both sides while grilling.
- Top the honey sesame chicken skewers with sesame seeds and chopped scallions. Serve warm.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 3people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 186 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 3people | |
| Calories | 186kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 74mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 225mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
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