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Chinese Chicken Skewers

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by: Joanna Cismaru
06.16.21

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Chinese Chicken Skewers – a delicious Asian inspired recipe for Chinese Chicken skewers that’s going to knock your socks off! Simple but full of flavor and tender chicken!

A delicious Asian inspired recipe for Chinese Chicken skewers that's going to knock your socks off! Simple but full of flavor!

I’m so excited for sharing today’s post with you guys because today I have a special guest. You know I don’t often have guests here on Jo Cooks, as a matter of fact this is the second time I’m doing this. But today I’d like to introduce you to Australia’s #1 food blogger Nagi from RecipeTin Eats.

Even though we’ve only known each for a short time, in that short time we’ve become close friends having found that we have so many things in common, not only our love for dogs but we’ve been sharing our growing pains together where food blogging is concerned, learning from each other and teaching each other.

I encourage you to check out RecipeTin Eats for some amazing and mouthwatering recipes and get to know Nagi. But right now, let’s get cooking these delicious Chinese Chicken Skewers from Nagi!

Chinese Chicken Skewers

Thanks for the introduction Jo! Beyond excited to be here on one of my all-time favorite blogs! I was following Jo even before I started my blog, RecipeTin Eats, and it used to astound me – still astounds me – that everything she posts I love.

Our taste in food is so similar it’s almost comical. We both believe that cheese is one of the greatest inventions in this world, homemade bread deserves to be its own food group, and that bacon makes everything better.

Plus she’s a dog person. That’s a big bonus in my books. 🙂 Here’s my dog, Dozer. We have had many conversations about how much we spoil our dogs!

I also really admire Jo as a professional food blogger. The way she conducts herself, that she only shares food she really loves rather than following trends, that her recipes are no-fail and that she truly understands food that tastes great. No bland food here on Jo Cooks!

A delicious Asian inspired recipe for Chinese Chicken skewers that's going to knock your socks off! Simple but full of flavor!

Ingredient Notes

Marinade

  • Aromatics – Fresh garlic and ginger minced.
  • Soy sauce – Low sodium so that we can control the salt content of our dish.
  • Oyster sauce – Feel free to ax this ingredient if you’re allergic to shellfish but otherwise this is a great flavorful addition!
  • Sugar – We’re using white sugar for a clean sweet flavor to counteract all the bright, savory, acidic notes.
  • Cooking wine – We want to use some Chinese cooking wine which you can pick up in a specialty store if it isn’t at your local grocer. See “FAQs & Expert Tips” for more info.
  • Sesame oil – Sesame oil is an absolute must, no ifs ands or buts about it! Super nutty, toasty, and with a glorious mouth feel. This is a staple for the pantry.
  • Heat – I used sriracha sauce today, but you can use your favorite hot sauce! Red pepper flakes are also a tasty hot addition.

Skewers

  • Chicken – Skinless and and boneless chicken thighs for tons of flavor, moisture, and tender chew.
  • Oil – Just some mild vegetable oil to cook up our protein in, something with a nice mild flavor.
  • Wooden skewers – 16 inch skewers, it’s important to soak your skewers before popping them on the grill to ensure they don’t scorch.
A delicious Asian inspired recipe for Chinese Chicken skewers that's going to knock your socks off! Simple but full of flavor!

How To Make Chinese Chicken Skewers

  1. Cut the chicken into 1 – 1.5” pieces.
  2. Marinate the chicken: Combine the Marinade ingredients in a bowl. Add the chicken and set aside to marinate for at least 30 minutes, up to overnight. Thread chicken onto skewers.
  3. Cook the chicken: Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet (big enough to fit the skewers) over medium high heat. Cook half the skewers for 3 to 5 minutes on each side until deep golden brown, using spatula to press them so they cook through evenly. Repeat with remaining skewers.
  4. Serve immediately, garnished with finely sliced scallions.

FAQs & Expert Tips

FAQs

How Else Can I Make Chinese Chicken Skewers?

These can also be cooked on the BBQ or broiled. To broil, heat the broiler on high, place the skewers on a tray and cook each side for 5 minutes or until dark golden brown and cooked through.

How To Serve

I served them with a crunchy asian salad, but you can serve them over some cooked rice such as brown rice, jasmine rice, or white rice, with some steamed veggies!

Can I Make This Without Skewers?

I made these as skewers but this is fabulous made with whole chicken fillets. This is best made with skinless, boneless thigh fillets, but you can make it with chicken breast. You won’t get quite the same amount of caramelisation you see in the photos because chicken breast has less fat. But the flavor is there!

A delicious Asian inspired recipe for Chinese Chicken skewers that's going to knock your socks off! Simple but full of flavor!

Tips

  1. This recipe doesn’t necessarily require this Chinese cooking wine, as dry sherry can be used in its place. You could also use Mirin (Japanese cooking sake) but if you do, do not use the 1 tsp of sugar as Mirin is sweeter than Chinese cooking wine.
  2. These can also be cooked on the BBQ or broiled. To broil, heat the broiler on high, place the skewers on a tray and cook each side for 5 minutes or until dark golden brown and cooked through.

Storing Leftovers

These chicken skewers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 – 4 days. The sauce can be stored separately in the fridge and should last for 1 week.

Freezing

If you’d like to freeze your cooked chicken just freeze in an airtight container. Just allow to thaw overnight in the fridge when ready to eat. The sauce can be frozen indefinitely. Perfect for other dishes in the future!

A delicious Asian inspired recipe for Chinese Chicken skewers that's going to knock your socks off! Simple but full of flavor!

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Chinese Chicken Skewers

4.53 from 21 votes
Prep: 35 mins
Cook: 10 mins
Total: 45 mins
Author: Joanna Cismaru
Serves: 4
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A delicious Asian inspired recipe for Chinese Chicken skewers that’s going to knock your socks off! Simple but full of flavor!

Ingredients

Marinade

  • 3 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Chinese cooking wine or dry sherry *
  • 2 teaspoon sriracha sauce or 1 ½ tsp dried chili flakes, optional
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil optional
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar
  • 2 cloves garlic crushed
  • 1 ½ teaspoon fresh ginger finely grated

Skewers

  • 1½ pound chicken thighs skinless and boneless
  • 12 bamboo skewers soaked in water for 30 minutes
  • 2 tablespoon vegetable or other cooking oil
US Customary – Metric

Instructions

  • Cut the chicken into 1 – 1.5” pieces.
  • Combine the Marinade ingredients in a bowl.
  • Add the chicken and set aside to marinate for at least 30 minutes, up to overnight.
  • Thread chicken onto skewers.
  • Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet (big enough to fit the skewers) over medium high heat.
  • Cook half the skewers for 3 to 5 minutes on each side until deep golden brown, using spatula to press them so they cook through evenly. Repeat with remaining skewers.
  • Serve immediately, garnished with finely sliced scallions.

Recipe Notes

  1. This recipe doesn’t necessarily require this Chinese cooking wine, as dry sherry can be used in its place. You could also use Mirin (Japanese cooking sake) but if you do, do not use the 1 tsp of sugar as Mirin is sweeter than Chinese cooking wine.
  2. These can also be cooked on the BBQ or broiled. To broil, heat the broiler on high, place the skewers on a tray and cook each side for 5 minutes or until dark golden brown and cooked through.
  3. These chicken skewers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 – 4 days. The sauce can be stored separately in the fridge and should last for 1 week.
  4. If you’d like to freeze your cooked chicken just freeze in an airtight container. Just allow to thaw overnight in the fridge when ready to eat. The sauce can be frozen indefinitely. Perfect for other dishes in the future!

Nutrition Information:

Serving: 1servingCalories: 407kcal (20%)Carbohydrates: 5g (2%)Protein: 28g (56%)Fat: 29g (45%)Saturated Fat: 8g (50%)Cholesterol: 167mg (56%)Sodium: 701mg (30%)Potassium: 364mg (10%)Fiber: 1g (4%)Sugar: 1g (1%)Vitamin A: 508IU (10%)Vitamin C: 3mg (4%)Calcium: 21mg (2%)Iron: 1mg (6%)
Course:Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine:Chinese
Keyword:chicken skewers
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  1. mavee125 says

    August 26, 2021 at 8:36 am

    5 stars
    These healthy Chinese Chicken Skewers are so delicious and flavorful. The flavor is so on point that the kids also love. Using a low-sodium soy sauce is really light and healthy, too. Glad I got to get all my needed ingredients in Karman Foods. Will be making this again in the weekends.

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  2. Caroline says

    June 15, 2020 at 9:03 am

    In fridge now. Waiting on hubby to come back from shops with pepers and mushrooms to add on. Cant wait. Thanks for sharing 😍

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  3. Joy says

    June 12, 2020 at 3:17 pm

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  4. Susie Red says

    January 21, 2020 at 5:59 pm

    5 stars
    I loved this! I made it on a stovetop grill. didn’t press on the chicken, though, because I didn’t want to lose the juices. I just kept turning it and it cooked evenly. Thank you!

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  5. sweety says

    March 9, 2018 at 9:36 am

    4 stars
    looks very tempting …mouthwatering recipe i like it,,,,,,,,,

    Reply
  6. sweety says

    February 16, 2018 at 12:13 am

    5 stars
    looks yummy and tasty will try

    Reply
  7. plasterer bristol says

    July 27, 2016 at 9:22 am

    Wow these look soo good. Bet they taste amazing. Thanks for sharing this recipe.

    Simon

    Reply
  8. Maureen | Orgasmic Chef says

    September 20, 2015 at 11:05 pm

    5 stars
    I love you both! You are so talented and hard working, PLUS you love dogs. These chicken skewers look so good. I took some chicken out of the freezer yesterday and I know where they’re going!

    Reply
    • jo says

      September 21, 2015 at 8:41 am

      Thank you Maureen, you’re one amazing lady yourself! 🙂

      Reply
  9. Bella B says

    September 20, 2015 at 12:44 pm

    I need to take an appetizer to an event this week. I may try these.!

    xoxoBella | http://xoxobella.com

    Reply
  10. mila furman says

    September 19, 2015 at 3:53 pm

    Jo I love this! I too am a ridiculously huge fan of Nagi. There is no help that girl will not offer and she always has a helpful answer. I admire that both you and her really do only post recipes they love 🙂 It shows 🙂 This recipe is a killer! Great pics and terrific flavors! Keep up the great work girls! I love reading both of your blogs religiously!

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