Grilled Orange Chicken Skewers
Grilled Orange Chicken Skewers are thinly sliced chicken marinated in freshly squeezed orange juice with Asian flavors. The chicken is then threaded through bamboo skewers and grilled.
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Servings: 6 people
Equipment
- large mixing bowl
- bamboo skewers
- grill
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken breasts cut into 1" thin strips
- 1 naval orange zest and juice
- 2 tbsp coconut aminos or soy sauce
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp ginger minced
- 1 tsp garlic minced
- 1 tsp ground chili paste
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
For the marinade
- Cut chicken into 1 inch long, thin strips.Zest then juice the orange.
- In a large bowl, mix together orange zest and juice, coconut aminos, rice vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, chili paste, and salt. Place chicken slices in the marinade and thoroughly coat the chicken.Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes up to 12 hours.
- Soak wood skewers in water 30 minutes prior to grilling to prevent catching on fire or burning (optional).
Grill
- Preheat grill on medium heat.Thread the chicken through the bamboo skewers.Brush any leftover marinade on the chicken.
- Place skewers on the grill. Cook chicken about 4-5 minutes then using tongs, flip to cook the other side. Cook until chicken is cooked through with no pink. Grilling time varies with grill temperature. Chicken should take anywhere from 8-15 minutes to grill. Let the skewers cool slightly, but serve hot.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.