Honey Sriracha Chicken Skewers

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Why you’ll love this recipe:

This super quick and easy chicken recipe is an ideal weeknight dinner. Seriously, no more boring chicken breast dinners!

Kids love skewer dinners. It’s a FUN way to break up mundane dinners!
It’s a perfect dinner for meal planning. If you start the marinating the night before, dinner will come together even faster.
Feel free to try different marinades, which add variety to your weekly meal planning.

Key Ingredient Notes:

Chicken – You can use dark cuts for this recipe, but I usually use boneless, skinless chicken breast, because it cooks fast!
Garlic and ginger add so much flavor to this chicken dish.
Honey is also an essential ingredient for the sauce. I highly recommend using raw honey, as it’s more flavorful. (Did you know regular commercial honey in the grocery stores is more honey-flavored corn syrup than honey? Check out the ingredient list!)
Soy sauce – I use regular Kikkoman’s All-Purpose soy sauce. (Learn all about different types of soy sauce.)
Sriracha adds a nice kick! But feel free to omit it to keep it kid-friendly.
Garnishes, like lime and cilantro, add great flavor, but are completely optional.

How to make this recipe:

Make the marinade: Mix together the honey, olive oil, Sriracha, soy sauce, ginger, and garlic in a small bowl. That’s it – the tasty chicken marinade is ready!
Marinate the chicken: Cut the chicken breast into 1-inch cubes and place it in a medium bowl, or a plastic bag. Pour the marinade over the chicken and mix well. Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight.
Thread the chicken on skewers: Thread the marinated chicken cubes on the skewers, 4-5 chicken pieces on each skewer. Arrange the skewers on a baking sheet, lined with a sheet of foil and lightly oiled.
Bake the chicken skewers for 15 minutes at 400°F. Flip the skewers halfway for even cooking.

If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes. These metal skewers are also handy and requires zero prep!

Step by step collage of making chicken skewers.

Time-Saving Tips:

Cut the chicken breast up to 3 days in advance.
Marinade the chicken the night before.
Soak the bamboo skewers overnight as well.

Storing Instruction:

Remove the leftover chicken kebabs from the skewers and place them in an airtight container. Then refrigerate for up to 2 days. Or freeze for up to 3 months.

To reheat, microwave for 1-2 minutes, or air fry for 3-4 minutes at 370°F.

Leftover Ideas:

It’s highly unlikely you’ll have any leftovers; my kids love anything on a stick.

Slice the leftover chicken and make these chicken quesadilla.
Swap out fish sticks for leftover chicken kebabs in these fish stick tacos.
Make a tasty chicken bowl or top your salad.

Try this flavorful Cilantro Lime Rice for a change. It's just as quick and easy as the plain rice, and super versatile! This zesty rice complements any Mexican and Asian dishes and pairs perfectly with any chicken, beef and pork!

Side Dish Ideas:

These chicken skewers are so versatile and pair perfectly with pretty much anything. Check out our side dish category to complete your meal.

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Cooked chicken skewers on a baking sheet.

FAQ:

How do you know when chicken skewers are done?

Chicken breast is cooked when the internal temperature reaches 155-160°F (68-71°C). I use my Thermapen to check for doneness.

Can chicken be slightly pink?

No, properly cooked chicken shouldn’t be pink.

Can you soak skewers for too long?

Not really. Soak bamboo wooden skewers for at least 30 minutes, or overnight, before using in the oven or grill.

I hope you love this recipe as much as I do! Let me know once you’ve tried it by leaving a comment below or sharing a photo and tagging @busy_cooks on Instagram!