These chicken and pea skewers are fresh and flavorful, bringing a healthy grilled treat to your dinner table. Tender marinated chicken is skewered with crunchy peas and grilled until lightly charred and juicy. A savory soy sauce marinade with garlic, ginger, and sesame oil adds bold flavor while keeping the meal light and nutritious.
Perfect for busy weeknights, backyard grilling, or family dinners, these skewers cook quickly and pair beautifully with brown rice or quinoa for a balanced meal. Kids love food on skewers, and parents love that this recipe packs protein and vegetables into every bite.
Why families love these chicken skewers
This recipe ticks all the boxes for an easy and healthy dinner.
- fast cooking time – Ready in about 30 minutes
- Protein + Vegetables in One Dish
- Kid-friendly flavors
- Perfect for grilling season
- Great flavor with simple ingredients
The marinade adds a savory and sweet balance, while the grill gives the chicken an irresistible smoky flavor.
Tips for Perfect Chicken Skewers
- Use both chicken breast and thigh meat. For the best texture and taste
- Soak the wooden skewers for 30 minutes. To prevent burning.
- Cooking over high heat So the snow peas stay crunchy and slightly charred.
- Don’t overcook the chicken— Use a meat thermometer to keep meat juicy.
- Reserve the marinade before adding the chicken. If you plan to use it for basting.
If you want a thicker glaze, boil the reserved marinade on the stove for 2 minutes until slightly sticky.
easy transformation
This recipe can be easily adapted depending on what you have available.
Add more vegetables
Try adding the following:
- pimento
- mushroom
- zucchini
- Pineapple Chunks
Make it spicy
add:
- chili garlic sauce
- red pepper flakes
- Sriracha
Cooking indoors
No grill? Instead, cook under the oven broiler for about 4 minutes per side.
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Chicken and Pea Skewers
These Chicken and Snow Pea Skewers are a simple and healthy way to add bold flavor and colorful vegetables to your dinner table. With juicy roasted chicken, crunchy peas, and a flavorful marinade, this dish is a family-friendly meal perfect for grilling season or a quick weeknight meal.
Serving Size: 5
Chicken and Pea Skewers
- 1.5 pound Boneless chicken cut into 1-inch pieces chest or thighs
- 10 oz. snow peas, trimmed
- 2 tablespoon avocado oil
- salt and pepper to taste
- Sesame seeds and thinly sliced chives For decoration
- 8-10 wooden or metal skewers Soak the wooden skewers for 30 minutes.
Cut the chicken into 1-inch pieces. In a bowl, mix soy sauce, brown sugar (or honey), mirin, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and cornstarch. Add chicken and toss to coat. refrigerated storage 15-30 minutesOr overnight if you want a deeper flavor.
Trim snow peas. Alternately place 2-3 pieces of chicken and 1-2 snow peas on each skewer. Reserve the marinade for seasoning while cooking.
Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F) and lightly oil the grill to prevent sticking.
- Place skewers on grill and cook, turning once, 4 to 5 minutes per side. While cooking, try seasoning with the marinade you prepared in advance.Total baking time should be 10 to 12 minutes, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and the snow peas are slightly blistered and charred.
Let the skewers sit for 2 minutes. Serve warm, sprinkled with sesame seeds and thinly sliced chives.
