Lychee and Honey Glazed Grilled Chicken Skewers

Instructions

1. 1

   Drain the lychees, reserving about 2 tablespoons of the syrup. Roughly chop the lychees.

2. 2

   In a mixing bowl, whisk together the reserved lychee syrup, honey, soy sauce, grated ginger, minced garlic, lime juice, sesame oil, and optional red pepper flakes.

   ~3 min
3. 3

   Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized cubes (about 1-inch pieces).

   ~5 min
4. 4

   Add the chicken cubes to the marinade and toss to coat evenly. Add the chopped lychees to the bowl as well and gently mix.

   ~2 min
5. 5

   Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes, or up to 1 hour, to allow the flavors to meld.

   ~20 min
6. 6

   While the chicken is marinating, soak wooden skewers in water for at least 10 minutes to prevent burning.

   ~10 min
7. 7

   Thread the marinated chicken and chopped lychees onto the soaked skewers, alternating them.

   ~5 min
8. 8

   Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.

   ~5 min
9. 9

   Grill the skewers for about 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and has a nice char.

   ~10 min
10. 10

    Serve hot.