Soy-Marinated Grilled Chicken Skewers with Sesame and Scallions

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-22 · Updated 2026-05-22

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Tender chicken pieces marinated in a savory soy-ginger sauce, grilled to perfection and garnished with toasted sesame seeds and fresh scallions. This Asian-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken thighs, soy sauce, fresh ginger for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Asian cuisine 280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1.5 lbs, cut into 1.5-inch cubes boneless skinless chicken thighs
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tbsp grated fresh ginger
3 minced garlic cloves
2 tbsp honey
1 tbsp sesame oil
2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
3 thinly sliced scallions
for grilling vegetable oil
8 soaked in water for 30 minutes bamboo skewers

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Instructions

Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger, 3 minced garlic cloves, 2 tablespoons honey, and 1 tablespoon sesame oil until well combined.
Step 2: Add 1.5 pounds of 1.5-inch cubed boneless skinless chicken thighs to the marinade. Toss to coat thoroughly, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 4 hours.
Step 3: Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Thread the marinated chicken evenly onto 8 pre-soaked bamboo skewers.
Step 4: Lightly brush the grill grates with vegetable oil. Grill the skewers for 4-5 minutes per side, turning once, until chicken is cooked through and has a nice char.
Step 5: Remove from grill, sprinkle with 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds and 3 thinly sliced scallions before serving hot.