Ingredients

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(Serves 4)

Chicken & marinade:

1½ lbs boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1.5” cubes
2 tbsp neutral oil (avocado or peanut)

Honey garlic sauce:

¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce (you love low-sodium options!)
3 tbsp honey (or sugar-free maple syrup for blood sugar friendly)
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tsp sesame oil
Optional heat: ½ tsp red pepper flakes

For grilling:

Wooden or metal skewers (soak wooden 30 min to prevent burning)

Garnish:

Sesame seeds
Sliced green onions
Lime wedges

Instructions

1. Marinate chicken (optional but recommended):

Whisk soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes.
Toss chicken with ⅔ of sauce + oil; marinate 15–30 min (or up to 4 hours refrigerated).

2. Skewer:

Thread chicken onto skewers, leaving small gaps for even cooking.

3. Grill or broil:

Grill: Over medium-high heat 6–8 minutes per side, basting with reserved sauce, until internal temp reaches 175°F.
Broiler: On foil-lined pan 6″ from heat, 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway + basting.

4. Glaze & serve:

Brush with remaining sauce in last 2 minutes. Garnish with sesame seeds, green onions, and lime.

💡 Pro Tips for Perfection:
✅ Use chicken thighs—they stay juicier than breasts during grilling.
✅ Don’t reuse marinade—set aside ⅓ before adding raw chicken for safe basting.
✅ Low-sodium mastery (you love this!):
→ Use coconut aminos instead of soy sauce
→ Boost umami with 1 tsp fish sauce (adds depth—you won’t taste fish!)
✅ Blood sugar friendly (you love this!):
→ Replace honey with sugar-free maple syrup
→ Add 1 tbsp chia seeds to sauce for fiber + glycemic control
→ Net carbs: ~8g/serving
✅ Low-carb/keto option (you love this!):
→ Use keto-friendly sweetener (monk fruit blend) + coconut aminos
→ Serve over cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles
→ Net carbs drop to ~4g/serving
✅ High-protein boost (you love this!):
→ Add ½ cup edamame to side (+8g protein/serving)
→ Double chicken portion (+10g protein)
✅ Make ahead: Marinate chicken 1 day ahead; grill just before serving.

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