Description
Delicious teriyaki chicken skewers that are easy to make and perfect for summer grilling, offering a sweet and savory flavor that everyone will love.
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
- Make the sauce: In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and water. In a medium saucepan, add the soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, rice vinegar, fresh ginger, honey, and sesame oil. Add the cornstarch mixture. Stirring frequently, bring the sauce to a simmer while watching it transform into a glossy, dark-brown liquid. Cook until the sauce lightly thickens. Once thickened, remove it from the heat and let it cool completely.
- Marinate the chicken: When your sauce has cooled, place your cubed chicken in a large ziplock bag. Pour half of the cooled teriyaki sauce over the chicken, gently shaking it around to coat all pieces. Allow the chicken to marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare the grill: After marinating, take your chicken out, and slide each piece onto skewers, making sure to leave a bit of space between each cube. Preheat the grill to medium heat.
- Grill the skewers: Once the grill is hot, place your skewers on a lightly oiled grill. Turn the skewers every 3-4 minutes until the chicken is cooked through, which will take about 20-30 minutes. Baste the skewers with the reserved teriyaki sauce during the last few turns.
- Serve and enjoy: Remove the skewers from the grill and serve them hot. For an extra touch of flavor and color, sprinkle with sesame seeds and garnish with chopped green onions.
Notes
Leftover skewers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. For a refreshing twist, try adding bell peppers or pineapple to the skewers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg