Nutrition By Jordana

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Honey Garlic Chicken Skewers

Ingredients: (yields 8 skewers)

  • 2 large chicken breasts, cut into 8, 1-inch strips (about 1 pound)

  • 1/2 cup honey

  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or Tamari for gluten free)

  • 2 tablespoons white vinegar

  • 1 tablespoon corn starch (for thickening sauce) - this is optional

  • ½ teaspoon minced ginger

  • 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder

  • 8 skewers

  • Top with a sprinkle of sesame seeds and chopped green onion

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 400 F.

  2. Whisk together honey, soy sauce, vinegar, ginger and garlic powder in a bowl until combined.

  3. Soak skewers in water for 10 mins.

  4. Insert chicken strips onto skewers.

  5. Marinade chicken in the sauce for 2 hours - keep a bit of marinade aside for basting while cooking. (works best by marinading in a large gallon Ziploc bag)

  6. Lay chicken on a parchment-lined baking sheet and cook in oven for 14 minutes. Baste as necessary and flip once at 7 mins.

  7. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts: (per 1 skewer)

Calories: 133

Protein: 16.6g

Carbohydrates: 18g

Fiber: 0g

Fat: 1.2g