Description
Delicious Teriyaki Chicken Skewers that are quick to prepare and perfect for any gathering.
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
- 1/2 tsp sesame oil
- 8 skewers
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
- Chopped green onion (for garnish)
Instructions
- Start by making the sauce: In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch and water. In a medium saucepan, add the brown sugar, soy sauce, minced garlic, rice vinegar, ginger, honey, and sesame oil, along with the cornstarch mixture. Stir frequently and bring the sauce to a simmer, cooking until it lightly thickens and turns a dark brown color.
- Once the sauce has thickened, remove it from heat and allow it to cool completely.
- Once cooled, place the cubed chicken in a large ziplock bag. Pour half of the teriyaki sauce over the chicken and gently shake to coat each piece evenly. Let the chicken marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
- When you’re ready to grill, preheat your grill to medium heat. While it heats up, thread the marinated chicken cubes onto skewers.
- Once the grill is hot, lightly oil the grates to prevent sticking. Place the skewers on the grill and turn them every 3-4 minutes. Grill until the chicken is cooked through, registering an internal temperature of 165°F, about 20-30 minutes.
- During the last few turns, baste the skewers with the remaining teriyaki sauce for an extra layer of flavor.
- Remove the skewers from the grill. Serve warm, garnished with chopped green onions and a sprinkle of sesame seeds, if desired.
Notes
Make ahead by preparing the teriyaki sauce a day ahead and marinating the chicken overnight for richer flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg