Chinese Chicken on a Stick with Sweet Savory Glaze
Chinese Chicken on a Stick made with soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and hoisin for a sticky sweet and savory glaze.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes plus marinating
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes plus marinating
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
Ingredients
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into strips
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
2 cloves garlic minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
Optional sesame seeds and green onions for garnish
Skewers wooden or metal
Instructions
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Mix soy sauce, brown sugar, hoisin, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and rice vinegar.
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Add chicken and coat thoroughly.
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Marinate at least 1 hour or up to 4 hours.
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Preheat grill to medium high heat.
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Thread chicken onto skewers.
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Grill 10 to 12 minutes turning occasionally until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
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Broil briefly for caramelized edges if desired.
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Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions before serving.
Notes
Reserve some marinade before adding raw chicken if you want extra glaze for brushing after cooking.