Step by step

Method

5 steps

1. 1

   Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes. Stir the soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger in a pot over medium heat.

2. 2

   Whisk the cornstarch with 1 cup of water, add it to the pot, and simmer 2–3 minutes until the sauce turns glossy. Cool it before using.

3. 3

   Put the chicken pieces in a bag with two-thirds of the cooled sauce. Chill for 30 minutes, keeping the rest of the sauce covered for basting.

4. 4

   Thread the chicken onto the skewers with a little space between pieces. Grill at about 375°F for 4–5 minutes per side, brushing with the reserved sauce as you turn.

5. 5

   Keep turning until the chicken reaches 165°F. Serve with hot rice and any clean reserved sauce.