Five Spice Chicken Appeteazer Skewers Recipe

Name: Five Spice Chicken Appeteazer Skewers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons honey; 2 onions, peeled and sliced; 2 teaspoons salt, plus more to taste; 1 inch ginger, peeled and sliced; 4 garlic cloves; 2 teaspoons chili powder; 1 tablespoon curry powder; 1 teaspoon turmeric powder; 1 lb boneless chicken, cut into 1-inch cubes; vegetable oil, enough for frying; 5 sprigs curry leaves, basil can be substituted, plus extra leaves for garnish

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons honey
2 onions, peeled and sliced
2 teaspoons salt, plus more to taste
1 inch ginger, peeled and sliced
4 garlic cloves
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 lb boneless chicken, cut into 1-inch cubes
vegetable oil, enough for frying
5 sprigs curry leaves, basil can be substituted, plus extra leaves for garnish

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Blend honey, onions, salt and spices into a paste.
2
Place in a ziploc bag along with the chicken cubes.
3
Rub the paste onto the cubes of chicken.
4
Marinate for at least 2 hours.
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Instructions for deep frying:.
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Add enough vegetable oil to a skillet over medium high heat.
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Deep fry until crispy and cooked.
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About 3 minutes per piece.
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DO NOT over crowd the pan, do in patches if necessary.
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Drain cooked chicken on a plate lined with paper towels.
11
Sprinkle with salt, to taste.
12
Garnish with a few torn curry leaves or basil leaves.
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Serve individually with toothpicks or 2-3 per skewer.
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Instructions for Grilling:.
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Soak small wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes, to prevent the wood from burning while grilling.
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Thread 3 marinated chicken cubes per skewer.
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Grill until done and not pink in the center of the chicken.
18
About 5 -7 minutes, turn to grill all sides of the meat.
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Grill time will be dependent on the heat source of your grill.
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Enjoy!

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons honey, 2 onions, peeled and sliced, 2 teaspoons salt, plus more to taste, 1 inch ginger, peeled and sliced, and more.

Yes, Five Spice Chicken Appeteazer Skewers falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Five Spice Chicken Appeteazer Skewers

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