Description
Juicy grilled chicken skewers glazed in a sweet-savory teriyaki sauce, perfect for a quick and flavorful meal.
Ingredients
Chicken and Marinade
- 1 lb chicken breast, cubed
- 1/2 cup teriyaki sauce
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
Other
- Wooden skewers
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade: In a bowl, combine the teriyaki sauce, soy sauce, honey, and sesame oil to create a flavorful teriyaki marinade.
- Marinate the chicken: Add the cubed chicken breast to the marinade, ensuring all pieces are well coated. Cover and let it marinate for 30 minutes to absorb the flavors.
- Thread the chicken: Soak wooden skewers in water for 10 minutes to prevent burning. Then thread the marinated chicken pieces onto the skewers evenly.
- Grill the skewers: Preheat the grill or broiler to medium-high heat. Cook the chicken skewers for 10–12 minutes, turning occasionally. While cooking, baste the chicken with remaining teriyaki sauce to keep them moist and enhance flavor.
- Serve: Once cooked through and nicely glazed, remove the skewers from heat and serve hot, optionally garnished with sesame seeds or chopped scallions.
Notes
- Soaking wooden skewers before grilling prevents them from burning.
- Ensure chicken pieces are cut into uniform sizes for even cooking.
- Use a meat thermometer to check that chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) for safety.
- For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free soy sauce and teriyaki sauce.
- These skewers are great served with steamed rice or a fresh salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Japanese
