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Grilled Teriyaki Chicken Skewers

These grilled teriyaki chicken skewers deliver a sticky-sweet, savory glaze with tender, charred edges, making them ideal for backyard dinners or quick family meals.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 skewers
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Japanese
Calories: 430

Ingredients
  

For the teriyaki sauce
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch For thickening the sauce
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar Low-sodium soy sauce recommended
  • 1/3 cup soy sauce Tamari for gluten-free option
  • 2 cloves garlic Minced
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1/2 tbsp fresh ginger Minced; fresh ginger is best
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1/2 tsp sesame oil
For the skewers
  • 2 lbs chicken thighs or breasts Cut into 1-inch cubes

Method
 

Prepare the sauce
  1. Whisk the cornstarch into the water until smooth in a medium saucepan.
  2. Combine the cornstarch mixture with brown sugar, soy sauce, minced garlic, rice vinegar, minced ginger, honey, and sesame oil.
  3. Stir frequently and bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
  4. Cook until the sauce lightly thickens and turns a deep brown color.
  5. Remove from heat and let the sauce cool completely.
Marinate the chicken
  1. In a large zip-top bag, put the cubed chicken and pour half of the cooled sauce over it.
  2. Seal the bag and gently shake to coat the chicken.
  3. Refrigerate and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
  4. Reserve the remaining sauce for basting.
Grill the skewers
  1. Preheat the grill to medium. Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto the skewers.
  2. Lightly oil the grill grates and place the skewers over the heat.
  3. Turn every 3–4 minutes, grilling until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (about 20–30 minutes).
  4. During the last few turns, brush the skewers with the reserved teriyaki sauce.
  5. Remove from the grill, then sprinkle with chopped green onion and sesame seeds before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 2gCalories: 430kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 48gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 800mgSugar: 10g

Notes

These skewers are great served warm and pair well with rice, greens, or pickled vegetables. Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3–4 days.

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