Description
Teriyaki Chicken Skewers are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that brings the vibrant flavors of Asian cuisine straight to your grill. Perfect for family gatherings, summer barbecues, or a cozy dinner at home, these skewers are marinated in a savory-sweet teriyaki sauce and grilled until tender. Each bite is succulent and flavorful, making them a sure hit among guests. Serve over steamed rice and garnish with sesame seeds and fresh green onions for an eye-catching presentation that’s as delightful as it is tasty!
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 low sodium soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1/2 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1/2 tsp sesame oil
- Sesame seeds and chopped green onion for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the teriyaki sauce by combining cornstarch with water in a bowl. In a saucepan, mix remaining ingredients with the cornstarch mixture. Simmer until thickened.
- Marinate the chicken by placing cubed pieces in a ziplock bag with half of the cooled teriyaki sauce. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat your grill to medium heat and thread marinated chicken onto skewers.
- Grill skewers for about 20-30 minutes, turning every few minutes, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. Baste with remaining sauce during the last few minutes.
- Serve garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer (approximately 90g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg