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Sticky Chicken on a Stick

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This Chicken on a Stick recipe is a finger licking flavor explosion! It’s the perfect combination of tangy sticky sauce and juicy chicken. The first bite offers a satisfying contrast of textures with the tender chicken with a crispy exterior from grilling and the sticky sauce with the sweet and savory flavors mingling together.

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Sticky Chicken on a Stick

Sticky Chicken on a Stick

ByIt is a KeeperIt is a Keeper
Difficultyeasy

Ingredients

Instructions

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  1. Step 1

    If using bamboo skewers, soak skewers in water for at least 20 minutes. This will prevent the skewers from burning on the grill.

  2. Step 2

    Heat vegetable oil in medium saucepan. Add onions and saute until soft and translucent, about 7 minutes.

  3. Step 3

    Add garlic and ginger and saute until fragrant, about 1 minute.

  4. Step 4

    Add remaining ingredients and simmer for 10 minutes; Remove from heat and cool sauce completely. (This step can be completed 1-2 days ahead of time.)

  5. Step 5

    Place chicken in a resealable bag and pour half of the sauce over chicken; reserve remaining sauce for basting.

  6. Step 6

    Close bag and knead to ensure all chicken is coated in sauce. Refrigerate for 6 hours to overnight.

  7. Step 7

    Remove chicken from marinade and throw marinade away.

  8. Step 8

    Thread chicken onto the skewers.

  9. Step 9

    Spray grill lightly with cooking spray and preheat grill on medium high.

  10. Step 10

    Place chicken on grill and grill until well browned on one side, about 5 – 7 minutes.

  11. Step 11

    Turn chicken and baste with sauce.

  12. Step 12

    Grill another 5 to 7 minutes. Turn and baste again.

  13. Step 13

    Continue grilling until well caramelized and the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees.

  14. Step 14

    Remove chicken and serve with reserved sauce.

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