Teriyaki Chicken Skewers
Elevate your next meal with these delicious Teriyaki Chicken Skewers, a perfect blend of sweet and savory flavors. Ideal for summer barbecues or quick weeknight dinners, this dish features tender chicken marinated in a homemade teriyaki sauce that will impress family and friends alike. These skewers are not only easy to make but can also be served in various ways—over rice, with fresh vegetables, or as an appetizer. Enjoy the juicy goodness of grilled chicken while keeping it healthy and flavorful!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken thighs (or breasts), cut into 1" cubes
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 cup water
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup soy sauce (low sodium recommended)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1/2 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
- 1 tbsp honey
- 8 skewers
- sesame seeds for garnish
- chopped green onion for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the teriyaki sauce by combining cornstarch and water in a small bowl. In a medium saucepan, mix remaining ingredients with the cornstarch mixture. Simmer until thickened.
- Let the sauce cool, then marinate cubed chicken in half of it for at least 30 minutes.
- Thread marinated chicken onto skewers and preheat your grill to medium heat.
- Grill skewers for about 20-30 minutes, turning every few minutes and basting with remaining sauce until fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F).
- Serve immediately topped with sesame seeds and green onions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 4 ounces (113g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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