Irresistible Chicken Skewers: A Perfect Appetizer Recipe
Easy Homemade Chicken Skewers Recipe – Perfect with a Cold Drink!
Experience the delightful combination of juicy chicken thigh and crisp green onion in these homemade chicken skewers! This recipe is perfect for a casual evening snack, a party appetizer, or a special treat. Easy to follow and incredibly delicious, these skewers are sure to impress.
Main Ingredients
- 400g boneless chicken thigh, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 4 sections of white part of green onion, cut into pieces similar in size to the chicken
- 5 Tbsp cooking oil
- 0.1 Tbsp salt per skewer (for seasoning)
- 0.1 Tbsp black pepper per skewer (for seasoning)
Sweet & Savory Skewer Sauce
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- 2 Tbsp mirin (or cooking sake)
- 2 Tbsp soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp corn syrup (for shine and sweetness)
- 2 Tbsp oyster sauce (for umami flavor)
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- 2 Tbsp mirin (or cooking sake)
- 2 Tbsp soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp corn syrup (for shine and sweetness)
- 2 Tbsp oyster sauce (for umami flavor)
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Cut the boneless chicken thigh into bite-sized pieces, roughly the size of a thumb joint. Cut the white parts of the green onion into similar lengths as the chicken pieces for a balanced look on the skewers.
Step 2
Thread the chicken and green onion pieces onto skewers, alternating them. A ‘chicken – green onion – chicken – green onion’ pattern looks appealing and is easy to cook. With 400g of chicken thigh and 4 sections of green onion, you should be able to make about 10 skewers.
Step 3
Lightly season all the assembled skewers with salt and black pepper. Sprinkle ‘just a pinch’ over each skewer. This step helps to remove any gaminess from the chicken and enhances its flavor.
Step 4
Your chicken skewers are now prepared and look appetizing! While they’re delicious as they are, we’ll elevate their flavor even further with a delicious sauce in the next steps.
Step 5
Now, it’s time to prepare the fantastic sauce that will make these chicken skewers truly special. It’s a simple process of combining all the ingredients.
Step 6
In a bowl about the size of a rice bowl, combine all the sauce ingredients: sugar, mirin, soy sauce, corn syrup, oyster sauce, and minced garlic. Whisk them together until smooth and well combined. The corn syrup and oyster sauce will add a wonderful depth of flavor and a beautiful glaze.
Step 7
Heat a frying pan over medium heat and add about 5 tablespoons of cooking oil. Swirl the pan to ensure the oil coats the entire surface evenly.
Step 8
Place the seasoned chicken skewers in the hot pan. Sear them on all sides until they are golden brown and slightly caramelized. Once the outside is nicely browned, cover the pan with a lid, reduce the heat to low, and cook for about 5 more minutes. This ensures the chicken is cooked through and remains moist and tender.
Step 9
After confirming that the chicken is fully cooked, pour the prepared sauce over the skewers. Spoon the sauce over them as they cook, allowing it to coat each piece evenly.
Step 10
Increase the heat to medium-high and let the sauce simmer and thicken, coating the skewers with a glossy glaze. Stir occasionally to prevent burning.
Step 11
Once the sauce has thickened and beautifully coated the skewers, they are ready to be served! Arrange them attractively on a plate while warm. They are absolutely perfect with a cold beer!
