Description
Firecracker Chicken Skewers are a tantalizing treat that will ignite your taste buds! Juicy chicken pieces marinated in a spicy-sweet sauce are grilled to perfection, bringing bold flavors to your next barbecue or family dinner. These skewers are not just easy to make but also versatile enough to please everyone at the table. Get ready for a flavor explosion with every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 3–4 breasts)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust for heat preference)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
Instructions
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, combine garlic, brown sugar, soy sauce, red pepper flakes, and sesame oil; mix well.
- Marinate chicken in the mixture for at least 30 minutes.
- Thread marinated chicken onto soaked wooden skewers.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat and cook skewers for 10-12 minutes, turning halfway until internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Serve hot with reserved marinade drizzled on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer (about 85g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 70mg