5 from 95 votes
Marinated Chicken Kabobs
This recipe for Marinated Chicken Kabobs involves boneless, skinless chicken thighs marinated in a mix of honey, brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic, sriracha, lime juice and zest, and ginger. The marinade imparts a sweet, tangy, and slightly spicy flavor that infuses the meat. After marinating, the chicken pieces are grilled on skewers for a smoky finish with caramelized edges. The method highlights the forgiving nature of chicken thighs for grilling and gives options to customize the heat level.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
6 mins
Total Time
21 mins
Servings:
12
servings
Calories:
153 kcal
Course:
Main Course, Dinner
Cuisine:
American, Asian-American Fusion
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken thighs boneless, skinless
- ⅓ cup honey plus 2 TB more
- ¼ cup brown sugar packed
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 8 cloves garlic minced
- 2 TB sriracha or more, depending on taste
- lime zest of 1
- 3 TB lime juice freshly squeezed
- 1 tsp ginger ground or freshly grated
- ¼ tsp table salt
- oil freshly chopped cilantro for garnish, for cooking
Instructions
- Thoroughly dry chicken with paper towel and pierce with fork throughout. Cut into 1-inch pieces; set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together all remaining ingredients into a well-combined marinade. Reserve 1/4 cup of the marinade for later. Add chicken pieces to the bowl of marinade, turning to coat well. Marinade 2-3 hours, up to overnight, turning occasionally to re-coat if necessary.
- Thread marinated chicken onto pre-soaked skewers, discarding any used marinade. Coat grill with oil, heating over medium-high heat until hot. Place skewers on grill and cook until nice grill marks appear and center is no longer pink, approx. 2-3 min/side, basting occasionally with your 1/4 cup of reserved marinade.
- Serve immediately with freshly chopped cilantro or parsley for garnish, if desired.
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Notes
- Boneless, skinless chicken thighs yield tender results, but chicken breasts can be used; watch the cooking time to avoid drying out.
- Use tamari sauce instead of soy sauce for a gluten-free option.
- Serve these kabobs with cilantro lime rice or coconut rice to complement the flavors.
- Marinate the chicken for at least 2 hours and up to overnight, turning occasionally to ensure even coating.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1g
Calories
153kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Trans Fat
0.05g
(3%)
Cholesterol
39mg
(13%)
Sodium
230mg
(10%)
Potassium
123mg
(3%)
Fiber
0.1g
(0%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
79IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
14mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 153
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 153kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.05g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 39mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 230mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 123mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 79IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.