Description
Chinese Chicken on a Stick is a fun, flavorful, and easy-to-make dish featuring tender chicken pieces marinated and grilled on skewers. This recipe blends sweet, tangy, and savory Asian flavors using natural ingredients and plant-based solutions, resulting in a delicious snack, appetizer, or main meal perfect for sharing and quick preparation.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 500g chicken breast (skinless), cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tbsp soy sauce (natural)
- 1 tbsp honey (natural)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tbsp vegetarian Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- ¼ tsp natural gelling agent
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- Wooden or bamboo skewers (soaked in water for 20 minutes)
Optional Ingredients
- ½ red bell pepper, cut into chunks
- 2 spring onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce (natural), honey (natural), minced garlic, grated ginger, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce, apple cider vinegar, sesame oil, ground black pepper, and a pinch of natural gelling agent to create a balanced marinade with sweet, tangy, and savory notes.
- Marinate the Chicken: Add the bite-sized chicken breast pieces to the marinade and toss thoroughly to coat evenly. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours for deeper flavor and tenderness.
- Prepare Skewers: If using wooden or bamboo skewers, soak them in water for 20 minutes to prevent burning. Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto the skewers, alternating with red bell pepper chunks if using.
- Grill the Chicken: Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Cook the skewers for 5 to 7 minutes per side, until the chicken is cooked through and has attractive grill marks. Baste occasionally with leftover marinade to keep the meat juicy and flavorful.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the skewers from the grill and sprinkle generously with chopped spring onions. Serve the skewers hot and enjoy the vibrant flavors in every bite.
Notes
- Marinate the chicken longer for more tender and flavorful results.
- Use fresh garlic, ginger, and herbs to enhance aroma and taste.
- Maintain medium-high grill heat to achieve caramelization without drying out the meat.
- Soak wooden skewers in water beforehand to avoid burning during grilling.
- Cut chicken into uniform pieces for even cooking and juiciness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: Chinese chicken on a stick, grilled chicken skewers, Asian chicken recipe, easy chicken appetizer, healthy chicken skewers
