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Chinese chicken on a stick (skewers) cooking on a BBQ grill
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Chinese Chicken on a Stick

Everyone loves Grilled Chicken on a Stick!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Marinate time4 hours
Total Time4 hours 20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Servings: 6
Calories: 363kcal
Author: Sula

Ingredients

  • 2 ½ lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into thin strips
  • Marinade:
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 4 Tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped
  • 3 Tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • ⅓ cup peanut oil

Instructions

  • Mix the marinade ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
  • Add chicken and marinate for 4 - 6 hours, turning and stirring several times.
  • Soak bamboo skewers 20-30 minutes in water.
  • Thread chicken onto skewers and grill over medium heat. Turn every 2-3 minutes, chicken will only need about 6-8 minutes total until all sides are done.
  • Remove from grill and serve.

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Nutrition

Calories: 363kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 121mg | Sodium: 1689mg | Potassium: 770mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 75IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutrition values are estimates only, using online calculators. Please verify using your own data.