Description
Delicious teriyaki chicken skewers perfect for barbecues and gatherings, featuring a sweet and savory flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs. chicken thighs (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 the cornstarch and water. Then, in a medium saucepan, add the remaining ingredients along with the cornstarch and water mixture. Stir the mixture frequently as you bring it to a simmer, cooking until it thickens and darkens, about 3-5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
- Marinate the chicken: Once the sauce is cooled, place cubed chicken in a large ziplock bag. Pour half of the teriyaki sauce over the chicken, seal the bag, and shake to coat. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare the grill: Thread marinated chicken onto skewers and preheat your grill to medium heat.
- Grill the skewers: Place skewers on the grill and cook for 20-30 minutes, turning every 3-4 minutes until chicken is cooked through (internal temp of 165°F). Baste with reserved teriyaki sauce during the last few turns.
- Serve: Remove skewers from grill, serve hot, and garnish with chopped green onion and sesame seeds.
Notes
For best results, let the chicken marinate longer. Serve with rice or stir-fried vegetables.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: teriyaki chicken, skewers, barbecue, easy recipe, grill