Description
Teriyaki Chicken Skewers bring summer grilling magic straight to your backyard barbecue, with tender marinated chicken chunks glazed in a tangy sweet sauce that sizzles and satisfies your hunger perfectly.
Ingredients
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Main Proteins:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Seasonings and Marinades:
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 cloves fresh garlic
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Instructions
- Pour ¼ cup soy sauce, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tsp sesame oil into a medium mixing bowl, whisking until sugar dissolves completely.
- Add 1 lb chicken breast pieces to the marinade, ensuring each chunk gets thoroughly coated. Cover and refrigerate for 30-45 minutes, allowing flavors to penetrate deeply.
- Soak wooden skewers in water for 15 minutes to prevent burning during grilling. Drain and pat dry with paper towels.
- Preheat outdoor grill to 375°F, creating a medium-high heat zone for even cooking.
- Remove chicken from marinade, letting excess drip off. Thread pieces evenly onto prepared skewers, spacing them slightly apart.
- Place skewers on hot grill grates, cooking for 5-7 minutes per side. Rotate carefully to achieve consistent char marks.
- During final 2 minutes of grilling, brush reserved marinade over skewers to create a glossy, caramelized exterior.
- Check internal chicken temperature reaches 165°F using a meat thermometer. Remove from grill and let rest for 3 minutes before serving.
- Sprinkle optional sesame seeds across skewers for added texture and visual appeal.
Notes
- Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning during grilling.
- For a gluten-free version, use tamari instead of traditional soy sauce and check that all ingredients are certified gluten-free.
- Marinate chicken for up to 8 hours in the refrigerator for deeper flavor, but avoid marinating longer to prevent the meat from becoming mushy.
- If grilling isn’t an option, these skewers work perfectly on a grill pan or under the broiler, cooking until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 190 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg