Description
These Teriyaki Chicken Skewers are a delicious and easy grilled dish featuring juicy chicken thighs marinated in a homemade teriyaki sauce, then skewered and grilled to perfection. Great for weeknight dinners or summer cookouts.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- Chopped green onions (optional for garnish)
- Sesame seeds (optional for garnish)
- 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ginger, minced
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp water (to mix with cornstarch)
Instructions
- Cut chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces.
- In a saucepan, combine soy sauce, 1/4 cup water, brown sugar, honey, garlic, and ginger. Bring to a boil, then reduce to simmer.
- In a small bowl, mix 1 tbsp cornstarch with 1 tbsp water to form a slurry. Add slurry to the sauce and stir until thickened. Remove from heat and let cool.
- Combine chicken pieces with 1/2 of the cooled teriyaki sauce in a bowl or ziplock bag. Marinate for at least 1 hour, or overnight for best results.
- Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes (if using wooden skewers).
- Thread marinated chicken onto skewers.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Brush grill grates with vegetable oil to prevent sticking.
- Grill chicken skewers for about 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until fully cooked and slightly charred.
- Brush with additional teriyaki sauce during the last few minutes of grilling.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
- For best flavor, marinate the chicken overnight.
- Use chicken thighs for juicier and more flavorful skewers.
- If using wooden skewers, soak them ahead to prevent burning.
- Can be served with rice, noodles, or grilled veggies.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 15 minutes (includes marinating time)
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grill
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
