Quick Grilled Asian Chicken Skewers

Name: Quick Grilled Asian Chicken Skewers
Prep time: 2 h 30 min
Cook time: 2 h 30 min
Total time: 2 h 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1/3 cup low sodium soy sauce; 1 tablespoon chili paste, plus more, to taste; 2 tablespoons oyster sauce; 4 tablespoons brown sugar; 1 teaspoon sesame oil; 1 lime, juiced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 1/2 pounds chicken breast or tenders, chopped into 1 1/2-inch cubes; 1 large zucchini squash, sliced; 1/2 large red bell pepper, cubed; 1/2 large yellow bell pepper, cubed; 1/2 large red onion, cubed; rice, optional, to taste, cooked and warm

Dinner Grill Quick

Time: 2 hours 30 minutes

Yield: 4 servings

About

Fire up the grill because these Quick Grilled Asian Chicken Skewers are ready in no time and packed with flavor! Tender chicken is coated in a marinade made of savory soy sauce, spicy chili paste, fresh lime, sweet brown sugar, and tangy oyster sauce. Serve these delicious skewers with rice and grilled veggies for a meal that will make you feel like a chef. Quick Grilled Asian Chicken Skewers are the perfect way to elevate your typical grilling!

Ingredients

1/3 cup low sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon chili paste, plus more, to taste
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
4 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 lime, juiced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 pounds chicken breast or tenders, chopped into 1 1/2-inch cubes
1 large zucchini squash, sliced
1/2 large red bell pepper, cubed
1/2 large yellow bell pepper, cubed
1/2 large red onion, cubed
rice, optional, to taste, cooked and warm

Directions

Step 1 -In a mixing bowl, combine the soy sauce, the chili paste, the oyster sauce, the brown sugar, the sesame oil, the lime juice, and the garlic.

Step 2 -Reserve about 1/4 cup of the marinade, pouring the remaining marinade into a resealable bag or a dish with a lid.

Step 3 -Add the chicken pieces to the marinade, and place the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours and up to overnight.

Step 4 -Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.

Step 5 -Place the chicken pieces, the zucchini slices, the red pepper cubes, the yellow pepper cubes, and the red onion cubes evenly on skewers, leaving a little bit of room on the ends for easier flipping.

Step 6 -Grill the chicken skewers until the chicken is thoroughly cooked through, reading about 165 degrees F on a digital thermometer, about 20 minutes.

Step 7 -Serve the chicken skewers over rice and pour the reserved marinade over the top.

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