Sticky Bourbon Chicken Skewers
A bold and flavorful fusion of sweet honey, smooth bourbon, and tangy soy-Worcestershire glaze over tender grilled chicken skewers — a juicy bite with a bourbon twist that’s perfect for any backyard feast.
Equipment
- 1 Mixing bowl Large bowl for marinating chicken
- 1 Grill or grill pan Preheated to medium-high
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken thighs or breast skinless, cut into bite-sized chunks
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 0.5 cup honey
- 0.25 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 0.5 cup Bourbon
- wood skewers soaked in water
Instructions
Instructions
- Soak wood skewers in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning.
- Chop chicken into bite-sized pieces and place in a bowl.
- In another bowl, whisk olive oil, honey, soy sauce, Worcestershire, garlic, and bourbon until smooth.
- Pour marinade over chicken and mix until evenly coated.
- Cover and marinate in the fridge for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
- Thread chicken onto soaked skewers, spacing them for even cooking.
- Grill skewers for 12–15 minutes, turning often for an even glaze.
- Optional: Brush with extra marinade while grilling, stop 5 minutes before removing.
- Remove from grill and serve hot with your favorite sides.
Notes
Make extra marinade for dipping sauce and store leftover skewers wrapped tight for meal prep all week long!