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Grilled Teriyaki Chicken Skewers Recipe

These grilled teriyaki chicken kebabs are a super easy summertime dinner idea perfect for serving as an appetizer or main course. Each piece of tender, juicy marinated chicken is covered in our homemade teriyaki glaze and grilled to perfection.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Asian
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 216kcal
Author: The Carefree Kitchen

Equipment

  • 12 Wooden Skewers soaked in water for 1 hour

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup avocado oil
  • 1/4 cup green onions sliced
  • 2 teaspoons ginger powder (or 2" fresh ginger, sliced)
  • 2 teaspoons garlic minced
  • 2½ pounds chicken breasts cut into 1" pieces
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds garnish
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Instructions

  • In a mixing bowl, combine the soy sauce, brown sugar, oil, green onions, ginger, and minced garlic. Whisk until combined, then remove about 1/4 cup of marinade and store in a separate container to brush onto the chicken as it cooks.
  • Transfer the rest of the teriyaki marinade to a large freezer bag and add the diced chicken. Seal, shake, and place in the fridge to marinate for at least 2 hours, or up to 24 hours.  

Grilling the Kabobs

  • Place the wooden skewers in a shallow baking dish and cover with water. Soak for at least 1 hour so the sticks don't burn while the chicken cooks.
  • Preheat the grill to about 335 degrees F.
  • Remove the chicken from the marinade, then thread onto the soaked kabob sticks, being careful to evenly space the chicken so they cook evenly.
  • Place the chicken kabobs on the grill and cook for about 10 minutes, or until the chicken is golden brown.  Turn the chicken over, brush with the reserved teriyaki sauce, and cook for another 5-7 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165 degrees. 
  • Remove the kabobs from the grill and let them rest on a platter for about 5 minutes. Serve warm, sprinkled with sesame seeds. Enjoy!

Notes

Storing leftovers: remove all chicken from the wooden skewers and store in the airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Reheating: either microwave or reheat in a skillet over the stovetop slowly with a little water or avocado oil.

Nutrition

Calories: 216kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 1171mg | Potassium: 350mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 64IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg