Teriyaki Chicken Skewers
Delicious teriyaki chicken skewers, combining sweet and savory flavors, perfect for any gathering!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Japanese
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1–1½ inch pieces
- ½ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup mirin
- ¼ cup sake
- 2–3 tbsp brown sugar or honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tsp toasted sesame oil (optional)
- Bamboo or metal skewers
Instructions
- Make the Marinade: In a mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, mirin, sake, brown sugar (or honey), garlic, and ginger. Mix until the sugar is dissolved and everything is well-combined.
- Marinate the Chicken: Add the chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring they are well-coated. Cover and let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes (up to 2 hours for maximum flavor).
- Prepare the Skewers: Soak bamboo skewers in water if using. Rinse metal skewers clean.
- Assemble the Skewers: Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto the skewers, snug but not tightly packed.
- Grill Time: Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grill skewers for about 3-4 minutes per side, brushing with remaining marinade in the last minute of cooking.
- Rest and Serve: Remove skewers from the grill and let rest for a couple of minutes before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, drizzle with toasted sesame oil before serving. Serve with jasmine rice or an Asian slaw.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Teriyaki, Chicken, Skewers, Japanese, Grilling, Dinner, Easy Recipe
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