Description
Juicy chicken skewers with a savory umami glaze and a bright citrus kick, perfect for a quick and flavorful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Zest and juice of 1 lime
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- Bamboo skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, ginger, garlic, lime zest, lime juice, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes to make the glaze.
- Thread chicken pieces onto soaked skewers and brush generously with half of the glaze.
- Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook skewers for 5-7 minutes per side, brushing with remaining glaze, until chicken is cooked through and slightly charred.
- Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.