Grilled Sticky Chicken Skewers - Guide Recipe
Grilled Sticky Chicken Skewers
Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Total Time 40 mins
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Grilled
Servings (change # to adjust recipe measurements): 6 people
Author: Christina Hitchcock
Ingredients
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken cut into chunks
8 cloves garlic minced
2 tablespoons fresh ginger grated
¼ cup onion minced
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
¾ cup ketchup
½ cup brown sugar
½ cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon sesame oil
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Bamboo or metal skewers
Instructions
1.If using bamboo skewers , soak skewers in water for at least 20 minutes. This will prevent the skewers from burning on the grill.
2.Heat vegetable oil in medium saucepan. Add onions and saute until soft and translucent , about 7 minutes.
3.Add garlic and ginger and saute until fragrant , about 1 minute.
4.Add remaining ingredients and simmer for 10 minutes; Remove from heat and cool sauce completely. (This step can be completed 1-2 days ahead of time.)
5.Place chicken in a resealable bag and pour half of the sauce over chicken; reserve remaining sauce for basting.
6.Close bag and knead to ensure all chicken is coated in sauce. Refrigerate for 6 hours to overnight.
7.Remove chicken from marinade and throw marinade away.
8.Thread chicken onto the skewers.
9.Spray grill lightly with cooking spray and preheat grill on medium high.
10.Place chicken on grill and grill until well browned on one side , about 5 – 7 minutes.
11.Turn chicken and baste with sauce.
12.Grill another 5 to 7 minutes. Turn and baste again.
13.Continue grilling until well caramelized and the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees.
14.Remove chicken and serve with reserved sauce.
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