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Teriyaki Chicken Skewers

Juicy chicken skewers marinated and glazed with a sweet-savory teriyaki sauce, grilled to caramelized perfection. Easy, flavorful, and perfect for weeknights or gatherings.
Prep Time: 15 minutesMarinate Time: 30 minutes (up to 8 hours)Cook Time: 12 minutesTotal Time: 57 minutes
Course: Main Course, AppetizerCuisine: Japanese-InspiredKeyword: teriyaki chicken skewersServings: 4 servings

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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • Chicken
  • 1½ lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into 1½-inch pieces
  • Teriyaki Marinade & Glaze
  • ½ cup soy sauce low sodium preferred
  • ¼ cup brown sugar or honey
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger grated
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water for thickening glaze
  • For Cooking
  • Wooden or metal skewers soak wooden skewers 30 minutes
  • Neutral oil for grill
  • Optional Garnish
  • Sesame seeds
  • Sliced green onions

Method
 

  1. In a bowl, whisk soy sauce, brown sugar (or honey), rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger.
  2. Reserve ½ cup of the marinade for glazing.
  3. Add chicken to remaining marinade, toss to coat, cover, and refrigerate at least 30 minutes (up to 8 hours).
  4. Thread marinated chicken onto skewers, leaving space between pieces.
  5. Preheat grill or grill pan to medium heat and lightly oil grates.
  6. Grill skewers 10–12 minutes, turning occasionally, until chicken is cooked through and lightly charred.
  7. Meanwhile, simmer reserved marinade with cornstarch slurry until thick and glossy.
  8. Brush glaze over skewers during the final minutes of cooking.
  9. Remove from heat, garnish if desired, and serve.