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

  1. Preheat Grill: Set char-broil grill to medium-high heat.

Assemble Skewers

  1. Thread Chicken: Place diced marinated chicken onto skewers.

  2. Optional: Add cherry tomato at the tip of each skewer.

Grilling

  1. Batch Cooking: Grill 2 skewers per person to prevent cooling after cooking.

  2. Grill Time: Cook at 50% heat until the internal temperature reaches at least 165°F.

  3. Flip: Turn skewers after 4–5 minutes, once they easily lift and no longer stick.

Serve

  1. 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.

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