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Grilled Teriyaki Chicken Skewers Recipe

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These Grilled Teriyaki Chicken Skewers are a delicious and easy-to-make recipe featuring tender chicken breast marinated in a flavorful homemade teriyaki sauce. Perfectly grilled to juicy perfection and served with a sweet and savory glaze, they make an ideal meal for any outdoor barbecue or weeknight dinner.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes (including minimum marinating time)
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

Marinade and Sauce

  • ½ cup low sodium soy sauce
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger (minced, or ½ teaspoon powdered ginger)
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Chicken

  • 1 ½ pounds chicken breast tenders

Thickening Sauce

  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • ¼ cup water

Others

  • Wooden skewers (soaked in water for 30 minutes before grilling)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Teriyaki Marinade: In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, ginger, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes if using. Reserve ½ cup of this marinade for later use and set it aside.
  2. Marinate the Chicken: Place the chicken tenders in a resealable plastic bag. Pour the remaining marinade over the chicken, seal the bag, and massage gently to coat everything evenly. Refrigerate and marinate for at least 1 hour, or up to 16 hours for best flavor.
  3. Prepare the Skewers: Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning on the grill.
  4. Preheat the Grill: Heat your outdoor grill to 450 °F (232 °C) to ensure a hot cooking surface for perfectly grilled chicken.
  5. Thread and Grill the Chicken: Thread each chicken tender lengthwise onto a skewer. Grill the skewers for 10 to 15 minutes, turning every 5 minutes to cook evenly, until the internal temperature reaches 165 °F (74 °C) indicating they are fully cooked.
  6. Make the Teriyaki Glaze: While the chicken is grilling, whisk together cornstarch and water until smooth. Pour this mixture along with the reserved ½ cup marinade into a small saucepan over medium heat.
  7. Simmer the Sauce: Bring the sauce to a boil, then reduce heat to low and let it simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens into a glaze.
  8. Serve: Brush the thickened teriyaki glaze onto the grilled chicken skewers just before serving or serve the sauce on the side as a delicious dipping sauce.

Notes

  • Marinating the chicken overnight enhances flavor and tenderness.
  • Soak skewers to prevent them from burning during grilling.
  • Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken is safely cooked to 165 °F.
  • Adjust crushed red pepper flakes for desired spice level or omit for mild flavor.
  • This recipe works well with other proteins like shrimp or beef if desired.
  • Author: Monica
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: Japanese
  • Diet: Low Fat

Find it online: https://monicarecipes.com/grilled-teriyaki-chicken-skewers-recipe/