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Ginger Honey Lime Chicken Skewers by Baking The Goods

Ginger Honey Lime Chicken Skewers

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Description

These Ginger Honey Lime Chicken Skewers start with a deeply flavorful marinade that comes together in 5 minutes. Freshly squeezed lime juice, naturally sweet honey, umami infused soy sauce and a healthy dose of fresh ginger and garlic give this quick marinade undeniable freshness. The turmeric layers in a slightly bitter earthiness, while the pepper packs a punch of spice. All of those ingredients join forces and sink deep into the chicken so the flavor stays strong through grilling.

Ingredients

Units
  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, or breasts if you prefer
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons ginger, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 3/4 teaspoon white pepper, or black pepper, finely ground
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/2 - 1 teaspoon chili oil or Sriracha
  • 1 wedged lime, to garnish
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro, roughly chopped, to garnish

Instructions

  1. Cut the chicken into 1" - 1/2" cubes and place in shallow container.
  2. In a mixing bowl or liquid measuring cup, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, lime juice, olive oil, garlic, ginger, turmeric, salt, pepper and optional chili oil or Sriracha.
  3. Pour over chicken, reserving 1/4 cup for later. Make sure the chicken is fully submerged/coated in the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, up to 6 hours.
  4. While the chicken is marinating, soak wooden skewers in a water bath to prevent burning.
  5. Thread marinated chicken onto soaked skewers and discard the used marinade.
  6. Preheat a grill over medium heat to about 375°F and coat grill with oil. Place skewers on grill and cook until grill marks appear and center is no longer pink, approximately 5-6 minutes per side. Baste occasionally with the reserved marinade. The skewers are ready when the chicken registers 165°F in the center.
  7. Top with cilantro and serve with lime wedges. Enjoy with rice, over a salad or straight from the skewer. You do you. But, I will say, these skewers combo'd with my Quick Pickled Cucumber Salad and a side of white rice is a pretty dang perfect mix of flavors.

Notes

This recipe pairs perfectly with my super easy, Quick Pickled Cucumber Salad. 

You can substitute tofu for a veggie friendly alternative. See instructions in the post above. 

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes

Find it online: https://bakingthegoods.com/ginger-honey-lime-chicken-skewers/