How to Make Juicy Chicken BBQ Skewers on the Grill (in 30 Minutes) 🍢
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Marinating Time: Overnight
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Tender chicken skewers, marinated in a rich blend of Yuzu honey, herbs, and gochujang, grilled to perfection over a char-broil grill.
Juicy chicken skewers with a side of salted corn on a cob.
🛒 Ingredients & Materials
Required
600g chicken breast (diced)
4 big cloves of garlic (diced)
3 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp Yuzu honey
1 tbsp sesame oil
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp oregano
1 tsp thyme
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
2–3 tbsp (30–45 mL) water
Plastic wrap (for marinating)
Optional
1 tbsp gochujang (for a spicy twist)
Cherry tomatoes (for the tip of each skewer)
✨ Our Twist
Sweet Heat: The addition of gochujang enhances richness and depth.
Juicy Finish: Topping skewers with cherry tomatoes adds freshness.
🛠 Prep
Dice garlic & parsley for the marinade mix.
Combine all marinade ingredients (sugar, Yuzu honey, oils, herbs, salt, pepper, water, and gochujang).
Mix chicken into the marinade, ensuring full coverage.
Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
📋 Steps
Grill Prep
Preheat Grill: Set char-broil grill to medium-high heat.
Assemble Skewers
Thread Chicken: Place diced marinated chicken onto skewers.
Optional: Add cherry tomato at the tip of each skewer.
Grilling
Batch Cooking: Grill 2 skewers per person to prevent cooling after cooking.
Grill Time: Cook at 50% heat until the internal temperature reaches at least 165°F.
Flip: Turn skewers after 4–5 minutes, once they easily lift and no longer stick.
Serve
Plate Hot: Remove from grill, let rest briefly, and serve warm.
🍽️ Serving Recommendations
Pair with grilled vegetables or a fresh summer salad.
Serve alongside pita bread or coconut rice.
Drizzle with extra Yuzu honey or a sesame dressing for enhanced flavor.
📝 Notes for Next Time
Prefer a smokier taste? Try adding smoked paprika to the marinade.
Want extra tenderness? Marinate overnight instead of 30 minutes.
Alternative cooking method: Use an air fryer at 200°C for 12 minutes, flipping halfway.
