Teriyaki Chicken Skewers
Grilled Chicken Teriyaki Skewers are marinated in a flavorful homemade teriyaki sauce, then grilled to tender perfection with bell peppers and garnished with sesame seeds. Serve the teriyaki chicken kabobs over fluffy rice or steamed vegetables for a super tasty Asian-inspired dinner.
Servings: 4 Servings
Ingredients
For the marinade
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- ¾ cup low sodium soy sauce
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoon water + 2 tablespoon cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon salt
For the skewers
- 1.5 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch cubes
- ½ medium green bell pepper cut into 1-inch cubes
- ½ medium red bell pepper cut into 1-inch cubes
- ½ medium yellow bell pepper cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds to garnish
- Green onions to garnish
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium flame, and add sesame oil, ginger, and garlic. Saute for a minute and add soy sauce, brown sugar, cornstarch slurry, and salt. Bring it to a boil until the mixture starts to thicken and simmer for 3-4 minutes. Allow the teriyaki sauce to cool down.
- To a bowl, add the chicken pieces and pour half of the prepared teriyaki sauce and marinate the chicken for at least 1 hour.
- Thread a piece of chicken onto a wooden or metal skewer, followed by bell pepper and then a chicken piece and repeat until the end of the skewers.
- Place the chicken skewers on the griddle or grill pan and cook for 8-10 minutes until the chicken is cooked through turning the skewers often.
- Once done, brush the reserved teriyaki sauce over and garnish the chicken skewers with green onions and sesame seeds and serve.
Notes
- Marinate Thoroughly: Let the chicken marinate for at least 30 minutes, but for the best flavor, marinate for 2-4 hours in the refrigerator.
- Even Cooking: Cut chicken pieces uniformly to ensure even cooking.
- High Heat: Cook the skewers over high heat to get a nice char while keeping the inside juicy.
- Basting: Reserve some marinade to baste the skewers during grilling for extra flavor and moisture.
- Resting Time: Let the skewers rest for a few minutes after cooking to allow the juices to redistribute.
Nutrition
Calories: 365kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 2219mg | Potassium: 931mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 602IU | Vitamin C: 61mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 2mg