Teriyaki Chicken Skewers
Juicy chicken skewers glazed with a homemade teriyaki sauce. A balance of sweet and savory flavors with caramelized edges and tender meat, perfect for grilling.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 420kcal
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken thighs or breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 cup water
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- ⅓ cup low sodium soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- ½ tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 1 tablespoon honey
- ½ teaspoon sesame oil
- 8 skewers (soaked in water if wooden)
- Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
- Chopped green onion (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Make the teriyaki sauce: Whisk cornstarch and water until smooth
- Prepare the sauce base: In a saucepan, combine brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic, rice vinegar, ginger, honey, sesame oil, and cornstarch mixture
- Cook the sauce: Simmer over medium heat, stirring until thickened and dark brown (3-5 minutes), then refrigerate
- Marinate the chicken: Coat cubed chicken in half the cooled sauce, refrigerate for 30 minutes
- Prep grill: Preheat to medium heat and oil grates
- Skewer the chicken: Thread chicken pieces evenly
- Grill the skewers: Cook 20-30 minutes, turning every 3-4 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F
- Baste with remaining sauce: Brush on remaining sauce during last 5 minutes of grilling
- Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions if desired
Notes
Use chicken thighs for juicier results
Marinate overnight for extra flavor
Wooden skewers require pre-soaking to prevent burning
Halal/non-alcoholic alternative: Omit oil-based ingredients if using halal sesame oil
Marinate overnight for extra flavor
Wooden skewers require pre-soaking to prevent burning
Halal/non-alcoholic alternative: Omit oil-based ingredients if using halal sesame oil