Grilled Orange Chicken Skewers (Print-Friendly Version)

Marinated chicken skewers grilled and finished with a tangy orange glaze. Great for warm evenings or casual gatherings.

# What You Need:

→ Marinade

01 - 60 ml Maggi sauce or reduced sodium soy sauce
02 - 60 ml freshly squeezed orange juice
03 - 1 tablespoon finely grated orange zest
04 - 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
05 - 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
06 - 0.5 tablespoon ground white pepper (optional)
07 - 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

→ Chicken

08 - 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 4 cm cubes

→ Sauce Thickener

09 - 0.5 tablespoon cornstarch

# How to Make It:

01 - In a medium bowl, whisk together Maggi sauce (or soy sauce), freshly squeezed orange juice, orange zest, vegetable oil, minced garlic, white pepper (if using), and black pepper until fully combined.
02 - Add chicken cubes to the marinade, stir to evenly coat, then cover with cling film and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to overnight to allow full flavour infusion.
03 - If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes. Remove chicken from the marinade, reserving the liquid. Thread about 6-7 chicken pieces onto each skewer.
04 - Lightly brush grill or grill pan with olive oil. Preheat over medium-high heat for 3 minutes until the oil shimmers.
05 - Arrange skewers spaced apart on the grill, grilling for 8-10 minutes per side until chicken turns golden and the internal temperature reaches 74°C. Avoid overlapping skewers for even cooking.
06 - Transfer reserved marinade to a small saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat. Add cornstarch while stirring continuously until it dissolves and the sauce thickens to a glossy, smooth consistency.
07 - Arrange skewers on a plate and drizzle with orange sauce just before serving.

# Important Notes:

01 - For maximum juiciness, marinate the chicken for as long as possible, up to overnight.
02 - A digital meat thermometer ensures chicken is properly cooked without overcooking.
03 - To cook in the oven, roast skewers at 250°C for 12–13 minutes, finishing under the broiler for charring.
04 - For air fryer preparation, cook 10 chicken cubes at 175°C for 25 minutes, shaking the basket halfway.
05 - Store leftovers unthreaded from skewers in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.

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