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Delicious teriyaki chicken skewers served on a plate with vegetables.

Teriyaki Chicken Skewers

Delicious teriyaki chicken skewers marinated in a sweet and savory sauce, perfect for summer grilling.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Grilling, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Japanese
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade and Sauce
  • 2 lbs chicken thighs (or breasts), cut into 1 inch cubes Use thighs for a juicier result, but breasts can be used if preferred.
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch For thickening the sauce.
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup low sodium soy sauce Recommended to reduce saltiness.
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1/2 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1/2 tsp sesame oil
For Grilling
  • 8 pieces skewers If wooden, soak in water for 30 minutes before grilling.
  • sesame seeds, for garnish
  • chopped green onion, for garnish

Method
 

Make the Sauce
  1. Combine cornstarch and water in a small bowl.
  2. In a medium saucepan, add the remaining marinade ingredients along with the cornstarch and water mixture.
  3. Stirring frequently, bring the sauce to a simmer and cook until it lightly thickens and turns dark brown.
  4. Remove from heat and let cool completely, placing in the fridge to speed up the process.
Marinate the Chicken
  1. Once the sauce has cooled, place the cubed chicken in a large ziplock bag.
  2. Pour half of the sauce over the chicken and gently shake to coat the chicken.
  3. Let marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes, reserving the remaining sauce for later.
Grill the Skewers
  1. Preheat the grill to medium heat.
  2. Place the marinated chicken on skewers.
  3. Once the grill is hot, place the skewers on the lightly oiled grill.
  4. Turn the skewers every 3-4 minutes until the chicken is cooked through, about 20-30 minutes.
  5. During the last few turns, baste with the reserved teriyaki sauce.
Serve
  1. Remove skewers from the grill and serve hot, garnished with chopped green onion and sesame seeds.

Notes

For extra flavor, let the chicken marinate longer, even overnight. Avoid microwaving leftovers as it can make the chicken tough.