Description
These Honey Garlic Asian Chicken Kabobs are the perfect blend of sweet and savory flavors. Tender chicken marinated in a soy-honey mixture, skewered with colorful veggies, and grilled to perfection. Serve these kabobs with steamed rice or a fresh salad for a delicious Asian-inspired meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Kabobs:
- 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs (cut into 1.5-inch cubes)
- 1 red bell pepper (cut into chunks)
- 1 yellow bell pepper (cut into chunks)
- 1 red onion (cut into chunks)
- 1 zucchini (sliced thick)
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions (for garnish)
- sesame seeds (for garnish)
- skewers (soaked in water if wooden)
Marinade:
- ⅓ cup soy sauce (low-sodium)
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger (grated)
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Marinade: Whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
- Marinate Chicken: Coat chicken cubes with marinade in a bag or bowl. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Grill Kabobs: Thread chicken pieces onto skewers with veggies. Grill for 10–12 minutes until cooked through.
- Finish and Serve: Sprinkle with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve hot.
Notes
- Pair with steamed rice, noodles, or cucumber salad.
- Can also bake at 425°F (220°C) for 20–25 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus marinating time)
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 skewers
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
