These Chicken and Snow Pea Skewers are a fresh, flavorful way to bring healthy grilled food to your dinner table. Tender marinated chicken is threaded onto skewers with crisp snow peas and grilled until lightly charred and juicy. The savory soy-based 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 in protein and vegetables in every bite.
Why Families Love These Chicken Skewers
This recipe checks all the boxes for an easy, healthy dinner:
- Quick cooking time – ready in about 30 minutes
- Protein + veggies in one dish
- Kid-friendly flavors
- Perfect for grilling season
- Simple ingredients with big flavor
The marinade adds a savory-sweet balance while the grill gives the chicken that irresistible smoky flavor.
Tips for Perfect Chicken Skewers
- Use both chicken breast and thighs for the best texture and flavor.
- Soak wooden skewers for 30 minutes to prevent burning.
- Cook on high heat so snow peas stay crisp and slightly charred.
- Don’t overcook chicken—use a meat thermometer to keep it juicy.
- Reserve marinade before adding chicken if you plan to use it for basting.
For a thicker glaze, simmer the reserved marinade on the stove for 2 minutes until slightly sticky.
Easy Variations
This recipe is easy to adapt depending on what you have available.
Add More Vegetables
Try adding:
- bell peppers
- mushrooms
- zucchini
- pineapple chunks
Make It Spicy
Add:
- chili garlic sauce
- red pepper flakes
- sriracha
Cook Indoors
No grill? Use the oven broiler instead and cook about 4 minutes per side.
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Chicken and Snow Pea Skewers
Ingredients
Chicken and Snow Pea Skewers
- 1.5 lbs boneless chicken, sliced into 1-inch strips breast or thigh
- 10 oz snow peas, trimmed
- 2 tbsp avocado oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Sesame seeds and sliced scallions for garnish
- 8-10 wooden or metal skewers soak wooden skewers for 30 minutes
Instructions
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Slice the chicken into 1-inch strips. In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar (or honey), mirin, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and cornstarch. Add chicken and toss to coat. Refrigerate for 15–30 minutes, or overnight for deeper flavor.
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Trim the snow peas. Thread 2–3 pieces of chicken alternated with 1–2 snow peas onto each skewer. Reserve some marinade for basting during cooking.
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Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F) and lightly oil the grates to prevent sticking.
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Place skewers on the grill and cook 4–5 minutes per side, turning once. Baste with reserved marinade once while cooking.Total grilling time should be 10–12 minutes, until chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature and snow peas are slightly blistered and charred
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Let skewers rest for 2 minutes. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and sliced scallions, and serve warm.
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