Description
Indulge in the irresistible flavors of Teriyaki Chicken Skewers, a perfect blend of sweet and savory that brings a taste of Asian cuisine to your grill. Ideal for barbecues, family dinners, or weeknight meals, these skewers feature tender chicken marinated in a homemade teriyaki sauce and grilled to perfection. Garnished with sesame seeds and green onions, they are as visually appealing as they are delicious. Whether served over rice, tucked into lettuce wraps, or enjoyed on their own, these skewers are sure to impress your guests and satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken thighs or breasts (cut into 1" cubes)
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey
- Sesame seeds and chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Make the teriyaki sauce by mixing cornstarch with water in a bowl. In a saucepan, combine the remaining ingredients and stir in the cornstarch mixture. Bring it to a simmer until slightly thickened, then cool.
- Marinate the chicken cubes in half of the cooled sauce for at least 30 minutes.
- Thread marinated chicken onto skewers and preheat your grill to medium heat.
- Grill the skewers for about 20-30 minutes, turning every few minutes and basting with leftover sauce until fully cooked (165°F internal temperature).
- Serve garnished with sesame seeds and green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg