Grilled Sticky Sweet Chicken Skewers

Grilled Sticky Sweet Chicken Skewers are just that! Chicken breasts tossed in a sticky and sweet, ginger and garlic sauce that caramelized on the grill. The char plus the sweet glaze is an amazing flavor combination.

Course Mains & Entrees

Cuisine American

Keyword chicken, grilled, kebabs, sauce, skewers

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Additional Time 30

Total Time 1 10

Servings servings

Calories 356

Author Laurie McNamara

Equipment

Staub Pure Grill, Graphite Grey, 10 - Graphite Grey (1203018)

Ingredients

3/4 cup ketchup homemade or store-bought
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup low-sodium tamari or low-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
3/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes more or less to taste
1½ tablespoons olive oil
1/3 cup finely chopped shallot
4 cloves garlic
2 tablespoons ginger paste
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast halves

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Combine ketchup, sugar, tamari, vinegar, sesame oil and red pepper flakes.
Heat a 10-inch skillet on medium-low, add olive oil and shallots and sauté until tender. Add garlic and ginger and cook for 1 minute before pouring in the sauce. Simmer for 8 to 10 minutes then transfer to a dish to cool completely. (see notes)
Once the sauce has cooled, pour 1/2 to 3/4 cup over the chicken and toss to coat. Reserve 1/2 cup for brushing and the remaining sauce can be served on the side.
Grease grill grates with olive oil before preheating to 400℉ (or 200℃).
Thread the chicken onto skewers (soak wood skewers for 20 minutes prior to using) and place on the grill, cover and cook for 5-7 minutes.
Use tongs to turn the chicken skewers, brush with sauce. Cover and continue to cook for 5 to 7 more minutes. Turn, brush again with more sauce and remove to a platter to serve.

Notes

Speed up the cooling process by setting the bowl with the sauce into another, larger bowl filled with ice.

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