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Honey Garlic Chicken Skewers

Honey garlic chicken skewers with a sticky honey-glaze finish—chunked chicken is marinated, skewered, then grilled and basted for caramelized edges. This easy marinade delivers sweet-savory flavor with garlic that cooks right alongside the chicken.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Marinating 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 27 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken and marinade
  • 2 lb chicken breasts
  • 0.33 cup honey
  • 0.25 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp black pepper
For skewering and serving
  • 1 wooden skewers soaked
  • 1 fresh parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • 1 grill

Method
 

Make the marinade
  1. Whisk honey, soy sauce, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, and black pepper until smooth and glossy. Visual cue: you should see garlic evenly dispersed with no streaks.
  2. Reserve 1/4 cup of the marinade for basting. Visual cue: set the reserved portion aside in a separate container so it won’t mix with raw chicken.
Marinate and skewer
  1. Marinate the chicken in the remaining marinade for 1-4 hours. Visual cue: chunks should look evenly coated and slightly darker from the marinade.
  2. Thread chicken onto soaked wooden skewers. Visual cue: pack pieces snugly so they cook evenly.
Grill and glaze
  1. Grill over medium-high heat for 5-6 minutes per side, basting with the reserved marinade as you cook. Visual cue: the honey-garlic glaze should caramelize, turning golden with sticky edges.
  2. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot. Visual cue: finish with a bright green sprinkle right before eating.

Notes

For the best caramelization, let the skewers drip briefly before grilling so excess marinade doesn’t burn. Store leftovers in the fridge up to 3 days; reheat gently in a skillet or on the grill until warmed through—freezing not recommended for best texture. For a lower-sodium swap, use low-sodium soy sauce while keeping the honey and garlic amounts the same.