Teriyaki Chicken Skewers
These teriyaki chicken skewers are juicy, flavorful, and coated in a perfectly balanced sweet and savory glaze. This easy grilled teriyaki chicken skewers recipe is ideal for quick dinners, BBQs, or meal prep.
Ingredients
- 1½ lbs chicken thighs or chicken breast cut into chunks
- Skewers wooden or metal
- Teriyaki Marinade:
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar or honey
- 2 garlic cloves finely minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil
- Optional Toppings:
- Sesame seeds
- Chopped green onions
Instructions
- Cut the chicken into evenly sized pieces and pat them dry.
- In a bowl, combine soy sauce, sugar, garlic, ginger, vinegar, and oil to create the marinade.
- Add the chicken to the marinade, mix well, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours.
- Thread the marinated chicken onto skewers, spacing pieces slightly apart.
- Heat the grill to medium-high and cook the skewers for 8–10 minutes, turning regularly.
- Brush with extra (boiled) marinade during the last minutes of cooking to create a glossy glaze.
- Remove from grill, garnish with sesame seeds and green onions, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Chicken thighs provide more tenderness and flavor than breast.
- Marinating enhances both taste and juiciness—don’t skip it.
- Keep the heat at medium-high to avoid burning the sauce.
- Soak wooden skewers beforehand to prevent scorching.