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Teriyaki Chicken Skewers

Easy Teriyaki Chicken Skewers Recipe with Delicious Sauce

Delightful Teriyaki Chicken Skewers that shine with a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors, ideal for any occasion.
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 30 minutes
Marinating Time 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 4 skewers
Course: Dinner Recipes
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 390

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs chicken thighs (or breasts) cut into 1" cubes
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 cup water
  • ? cup brown sugar
  • ? cup soy sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • ? tablespoon fresh ginger minced
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • ? teaspoon sesame oil
  • skewers 8
  • sesame seeds optional topping
  • chopped green onion optional topping

Equipment

  • grill
  • Medium saucepan
  • ziplock bag
  • Skewers

Method
 

  1. Combine cornstarch and water in a small bowl. In a medium saucepan, add remaining ingredients along with the cornstarch/water mixture. Stirring frequently, bring sauce to a simmer. Cook until sauce lightly thickens. Let cool completely.
  2. Once the sauce is completely cooled, place cubed chicken in a large ziplock bag. Pour half of the sauce over the chicken and gently shake to coat. Let chicken marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes. Place remaining sauce aside for later.
  3. When the chicken is done marinating, place chicken on skewers and heat the grill to medium heat.
  4. Once the grill is hot, place skewers on lightly oiled grill. Turn the skewers every 3-4 minutes until the chicken is cooked through (internal temp 165 degrees), about 20-30 minutes. Baste with remaining teriyaki sauce during the last few turns.
  5. Remove skewers from grill and serve with chopped green onion and a sprinkle of sesame seeds (optional).

Nutrition

Serving: 1skewerCalories: 390kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 46gFat: 10gSodium: 1291mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 22g

Notes

Feel free to customize your skewers by swapping chicken for tofu or shrimp. Add seasonal veggies for extra flavor and crunch.

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