Teriyaki Chicken Skewers: A Flavorful, Easy Grilled Delight
Juicy chicken cubes marinated in a sweet and savory homemade teriyaki glaze grilled to golden perfection. The bold flavors of garlic, ginger, and honey caramelize beautifully on the grill, making every skewer a sticky, flavorful bite.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 380kcal
Ingredients
- 2 lbs. chicken thighs (or breasts), cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 cup water
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- ⅓ cup soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- ½ tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 1 tablespoon honey
- ½ teaspoon sesame oil
- 8 skewers (wooden or metal)
- Sesame seeds (optional)
- Chopped green onion (optional)
Instructions
- Make the Teriyaki Sauce:
- Cook the Sauce:
- Thicken and Cool:
- Marinate the Chicken:
- Prepare the Grill and Skewers:
- Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning.
- Thread marinated chicken onto skewers, reserving remaining sauce.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill skewers 10-12 minutes per side or until cooked through and glazed.
- Brush remaining sauce onto skewers during final 2 minutes of grilling.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions before serving.
Notes
Marinate up to 24 hours for deeper flavor.
Use chicken thighs for juicier results.
Double the sauce if grilling more skewers.
Metal skewers retain heat better but are not essential.
Use chicken thighs for juicier results.
Double the sauce if grilling more skewers.
Metal skewers retain heat better but are not essential.