Juicy Vietnamese Chicken Skewers

Step 1

If you are using wooden skewers, Soak them first in water for 10-20 minutes

Step 2

Slice your chicken thighs into 3 strips the long way, and make 4 cuts horizontally. Each thigh should provide 12 pieces for the skewers.

Step 3

Mix the marinade ingredients together, and add half of the marinade to chicken and set aside for at least 10 minutes. The flavors will be even more amazing if you marinate overnight! Save the other half of the marinade for basting.

Step 4

Preheat air fryer to 380, and add in the chicken skewers. Check at the halfway point on the progress. Depending on your air fryer, it may take anywhere from 15-20 minutes to cook fully for boneless chicken thighs. **Please see below for cooking times for other cuts of chicken.

Step 5

Chicken Skewers:Air Fryer (15-20 minutes total) - 380°F for 10 minutes flip over, baste and cook an additional 5-10 minutes.Bone In Chicken Thigh:Air fryer (20-25 minutes total) – 380°F for 10 minutes skin side down, flip over , baste and cook an additional 10-15 minutes skin side up.Drumsticks:Air Fryer (20 minutes total) – 380°F for 10 minutes, flip over, baste and cook another 10 minutes.Chicken Breast:Air Fryer (16-19 minutes total) – 360°F for 10 minutes, flip over and baste and cook another 6-9 minutes.

Step 6

Once your chicken reaches internal temperature of 165 deg, It's ready!

Step 7

Enjoy!

Step 8

Preheat your oven to 400°F

Step 9

Add in your chicken skewers on a baking rack.

Step 10

Chicken Skewers:Oven (20-25 minutes total) – 400°F for 10 minutes, flip over, baste and cook an additional 10-15 minutes.Bone In Chicken Thigh:Oven (30-40 minutes total) – 400°F for 10 minutes skin side down, flip over, baste and cook an additional 20-30 minutes skin side up.Drumsticks:Oven (35-40 minutes total) – 400°F for 20 minutes and flip over, baste and cook another 15-20 minutes.Chicken Breast:Oven (20-25 minutes total – 400°F for 10 minutes, flip over and baste and cook another 10-15 minutes.

Step 11

Once your chicken reaches internal temperature of 165 deg, It's ready!

Step 12

Boneless Chicken Thighs - Skin Side down 5 mins, flip and cook 5-6 min skin side upBone In Chicken Thighs - 10 Minutes skin side down, flip and cook 5-8 min skin side upDrumsticks - 8 Minutes larger skin side down, flip and cook 8 mins skin side up

Step 13

Once your chicken reaches internal temperature of 165 deg, It's ready!

Step 14

Wash and slice your scallions (Green parts only) , Place into a heat safe bowl.

Step 15

Heat up oil in a pan for about 1 minute on medium heat

Step 16

Carefully pour the oil over your sliced scallions, mix well

Step 17

Let cool 5 minutes and add your sugar and salt

Step 18

Garnish over your chicken