Ingredients
Chicken:
- 15 to 20 boneless and skinless chicken thighs, or 8 to 10 chicken breasts (either cut will work depending on your preference for tenderness)
Marinade:
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce (for umami and saltiness)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil (for a nutty flavor)
- 1 tablespoon honey (for sweetness and caramelization)
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger (for a warm, spicy kick)
- 1 tablespoon Chinese rice wine or dry sherry (adds depth and a slight acidity)
Coating:
- 2 large eggs, beaten (acts as a glue for the breadcrumbs)
- 2 cups breadcrumbs (panko recommended for extra crispiness)
- Olive oil for drizzling (helps in browning and crisping)
Additional:
- 24 or more wooden skewers (soaked in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning in the oven)
Instructions
- Preparation:
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Line a baking tray with foil and lightly brush it with oil to prevent sticking.
- Marinate the Chicken:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, ground ginger, and Chinese rice wine. Whisk these together to form the marinade.
- Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces, suitable for skewers.
- Toss the chicken pieces in the marinade, ensuring each piece is thoroughly coated. For optimal flavor, refrigerate the marinated chicken for at least 30 minutes.
- Assemble the Skewers:
- Thread the marinated chicken onto the soaked skewers. Aim for 4 to 6 pieces per skewer, depending on the skewer length and the size of your chicken cuts.
- Bread the Chicken:
- Set up a breading station with one bowl of beaten eggs and another with breadcrumbs spread on a plate.
- Dip each skewered chicken first in the egg, then roll it in breadcrumbs until well-coated.
- Cooking:
- Arrange the breaded skewers on the prepared baking tray.
- Drizzle a light amount of olive oil over the skewers to enhance browning.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes, then turn the skewers over and continue baking until they are crispy and golden, approximately 10 to 15 more minutes.
- Serving:
- Serve the chicken skewers warm with your choice of dips such as sweet chili sauce or BBQ sauce.
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