Skewered Honey-Balsamic Chicken
- Preparing Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours
- Served Person: 6
- salt to taste
- 5 chicken thighs skinless, boneless
- marinade:
- 2 tbs balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbs worcestershire sauce
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 2 tbs honey
- 1 tsp pepper
- 2 cloves garlic crushed
- 1 tsp ginger grated
- 1 tbs oil
- sesame seeds for sprinkling on top
- honey extra, (optional)
- extra optional ingredients
- broccoli
- sugar snap peas
- rice
- Carbohydrate 57.5396010437778 g
- Cholesterol 39.9 mg
- Fat 16.7502085118493 g
- Fiber 1.81806628130895 g
- Protein 13.7637062308265 g
- Saturated Fat 2.79776521465042 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Serving (172g)
- Sodium 681.458671910074 mg
- Sugar 55.7215347624689 g
- Trans Fat 0.9564297277265 g
- Calories 442 calories
In the heart of my culinary adventures, I stumbled upon a recipe that tantalized my taste buds and left an unforgettable impression on my palate. Skewered Honey-Balsamic Chicken emerged from the depths of a culinary magazine, promising a symphony of flavors that danced upon the tongue. Entranced by its allure, I embarked on a journey to recreate this masterpiece, eager to experience its exquisite union of sweet and savory notes.
The recipe beckoned me with its simplicity, requiring only a few carefully chosen ingredients. Chicken thighs, imbued with an inherent tenderness, were the canvas upon which I would paint my culinary masterpiece. A marinade, crafted with the perfect balance of balsamic vinegar's acidity, Worcestershire sauce's savory depth, onion powder's subtle pungency, honey's golden sweetness, pepper's piquant kick, and the aromatic embrace of crushed garlic and grated ginger, would infuse the chicken with an irresistible symphony of flavors. Basting the chicken in this marinade for a few hours would allow its essence to permeate every fiber, ensuring a burst of flavor in every bite.
Step-by-step
- Cut chicken thighs into 1/2-inch pieces.
- In a separate bowl, mix marinade and pour over chicken, add salt to taste, and mix thoroughly.
- Marinate for 1-2 hours.
- Drain and skewer chicken pieces on bamboo skewers.
- Heat a non-stick pan on medium-high until hot, reduce heat to medium-low, and add skewers to the pan.
- Cook on one side for 3-5 minutes or until caramelized, then turn over and cook the second side until caramelized.
- Baste with extra honey if desired and cook for an additional minute.
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve.
