Honey and Hoisin Grilled Chicken Skewers

Chicken skewers on a platter with honey hoisin sauce and sriracha mayo for dipping — *This post contains links that pay me a small commission at no extra cost to you*.

August is among us. This means exactly two things. Number one: college football is about to begin. In case we don’t know each other, my Alma mater knows a thing or two about playing the game. Just sayin’. And number two: game day food among us, and I’m totally here for it. So get ready for my Honey and Hoisin Grilled Chicken Skewers with a side of sriracha mayo.

Now don’t get me wrong, I love some good wings, but sometimes I’m in the mood for a little bit of a twist. These skewers use boneless, skinless chicken breast, which can sometimes mean less flavor if not handled properly. By grilling with a small amount of oil and layering on the sauce, these grilled chicken skewers bring all the salty and sweet flavor you need. In fact, I had family in town when I was testing this recipe. Not only were these skewers gone in about 5 minutes flat, but I later found my family rummaging through my fridge looking for something to soak up the sauce with it. It is that good.

As I mentioned, the sauce can be summed up as the perfect balance of salty and sweet. I added a kick of red pepper flake and a little sriracha mayo on the side to pump up the heat, but that’s strictly optional depending on your level of desired spice. Not optional for me, because I love me some heat.

Side view of chicken skewers with honey and hoisin sauce

I hope these skewers grace your tailgates this fall and winter. They sure are a crowd pleaser! If you scroll to the bottom past “shop the recipe” section, I have some additional suggestions for more tailgating and game day recipes! Go Tigers!

Honey and Hoisin Grilled Chicken Skewers

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Yield: 4 servings (appetizer) 1x

Ingredients

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6–8 wooden or reusable grilling skewers
1 lb. chicken tenderloins
2 tsp. Chinese five spice powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. olive oil
2 tbsp. hoisin sauce
2 tbsp. soy sauce
2 tbsp. honey
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. red pepper flake (more or less depending on desired heat)
2 tbsp. sriracha
2 tbsp. mayonnaise
1–2 tbsp. sesame seeds (optional for garnish)
1 scallion, chopped (optional for garnish)

Instructions

If using wooden skewers, soak skewers in water for at least 20-30 minutes. Preheat grill to 400 degrees.
Season chicken tenderloins with Chinese five spice, salt, and olive oil. Skewer chicken tenderloins on skewers. Grill for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until done.
Whisk together hoisin, soy sauce, honey, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes. Set aside. Mix together sriracha and mayonnaise. Set aside.
Drizzle hoisin and honey mixture over chicken skewers. Top with sesame seeds and chopped scallion, if using. Serve with sriracha mayo.