Description
Teriyaki Chicken Skewers bring tender grilled meat marinated in a sweet and savory sauce that makes dinnertime sing with flavor. Perfectly charred and glazed, these skewers deliver a quick meal that brings Japanese-inspired goodness straight to your plate.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound chicken breast
Supporting Liquids and Sauces:
- ½ cup teriyaki sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
Thickening Agent:
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
- Transform your chicken breast into uniform 1-inch cubes using a sharp knife, ensuring consistent sizing for even cooking.
- Whisk together ½ cup teriyaki sauce, 2 tablespoons honey, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, and 1 tablespoon cornstarch in a mixing bowl until completely smooth.
- Submerge chicken cubes in the marinade, coating each piece thoroughly. Allow chicken to rest at room temperature for 30 minutes, absorbing maximum flavor.
- Prepare your grill to 400°F, creating a medium-high heat zone for optimal searing and caramelization.
- Carefully slide marinated chicken pieces onto skewers, leaving a small space between each cube to promote even heat circulation.
- Position skewers on the preheated grill, cooking for 5-6 minutes per side. Rotate skewers to achieve beautiful golden-brown char marks and ensure internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Remove skewers from grill, letting them rest for 3 minutes to redistribute juices and maintain tender texture.
Notes
- Let the chicken marinate longer for deeper flavor, up to 2 hours in the refrigerator for maximum taste absorption.
- Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes before threading to prevent burning on the grill.
- For a gluten-free version, swap traditional soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos.
- Swap chicken for tofu or tempeh to make this recipe vegetarian-friendly, keeping the same marinade and grilling technique.
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 247 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 730 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg