Originally published on March 19, 2018
Hello again! Things get so busy sometimes and unfortunately, I can’t always do everything all the time. So, at the beginning of the year I took a little hiatus from the blog. But I am back and ready to have at ‘er!
I hope you are too, because while I may not have been on the blog, I have been in the kitchen. And, deciding that 2018 is going to be the year I start to really pay attention to what I’m eating (or perhaps more importantly, what I’m not eating), I’ve got loads of healthy goodies and nutritious recipes that don’t lose any of the deliciousness.
These Honey Garlic Chicken Skewers are just one example. They’re so yummy, easy to throw together, and can be used for so many things. I did them as a quick and easy supper for a sleepover but they’d work great as an appetizer too. And I can tell you, if you have any leftovers, they also make a nice quick snack when you just need a little something. They’re perfect, and I can’t think of a better way to get back to blogging!
Ingredients:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoons fresh ginger, minced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- Green onions, sliced for garnish (optional)
Directions:
1.) One by one, place each chicken breast in a plastic resealable bag or between two pieces of parchment or wax paper. Using a meat mallet or a rolling pin, lightly pound each chicken breast so it is of even thickness throughout. Set aside and repeat with all remaining chicken breasts. Once all chicken breasts have been pounded, slice them into 1″ strips, widthwise across the breast. Set chicken strips aside.
2.) In a large bowl whisk together the ginger, garlic, honey, and soy sauce until all ingredients are well combined. Place chicken strips into the marinade, turning to coat, and let marinate for 30 minutes.
3.) When ready to cook, insert a skewer into each chicken strip, going up the centre of each but not all the way through the end. Set each piece of chicken aside as it’s skewered and continue on with remaining chicken. If you’re using wooden skewers, you may want to soak them for a good 30 minutes if you’re going to grill them. I never find this works and always have burnt skewers, but I have a trick in the next step to correct the problem.
4.) When ready to cook, heat an indoor grill or griddle to medium-high heat, or about 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Before it becomes too hot, lay a piece of aluminum foil along the bottom. When you place the skewers on, let the wooden skewers hang over the piece of aluminum while the chicken is still in direct contact with the heat.
5.) When the grill or griddle is hot, place your chicken on and cook for about 6 minutes per side. When the chicken is finished cooking, garnish with green onions.
6.) Serve and enjoy!