Description
These Teriyaki Chicken Skewers are a delightful mix of sweet and savory flavors, perfect for casual dinners or backyard grilling.
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
- 8 skewers
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
- Chopped green onion, for garnish
Instructions
- Combine cornstarch and water in a small bowl, whisk until smooth.
- Add remaining ingredients into a medium saucepan, stir well, and combine.
- Place pan over medium heat and bring the sauce to a simmer, stirring frequently.
- Cook until the sauce lightly thickens and turns a glossy dark brown.
- Remove from heat and let cool completely.
- Marinate chicken in a ziplock bag with half of the sauce for at least 30 minutes.
- Thread marinated chicken onto skewers.
- Heat the grill to medium heat and place skewers on lightly oiled grill.
- Grill skewers for 20-30 minutes, turning every 3-4 minutes until cooked through.
- Baste with remaining sauce during the last few minutes of grilling.
- Remove from grill and let rest before serving.
- Serve with chopped green onion and sesame seeds.
Notes
Marinate chicken longer for deeper flavor. Make the sauce up to 3 days in advance.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: teriyaki, chicken skewers, grilling, easy dinner, Asian cuisine