Name: Epic Teriyaki Chicken Skewers
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 2 lbs chicken thighs or breasts, cut into chunks; Salt & pepper to taste; Skewers (soaked if wooden); 1/2 cup soy sauce; 1/4 cup honey or brown sugar; 1/4 cup water; 2 tbsp rice vinegar; 1 tbsp sesame oil; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger; 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (for thickening); Toasted sesame seeds; Sliced green onions

Ingredients

Scale

For the Chicken:

2 lbs chicken thighs or breasts, cut into chunks

Salt & pepper to taste

Skewers (soaked if wooden)

For the Teriyaki Marinade & Glaze:

1/2 cup soy sauce

1/4 cup honey or brown sugar

1/4 cup water

2 tbsp rice vinegar

1 tbsp sesame oil

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 tbsp grated fresh ginger

1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (for thickening)

Optional Garnish:

Toasted sesame seeds

Sliced green onions

Instructions

In a saucepan, combine soy sauce, honey, water, vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger. Simmer 3–5 mins.

In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water. Add to sauce and stir until thickened. Let cool.

Marinate chicken in half the cooled sauce for at least 30 mins (save the rest for basting/glaze).

Thread chicken onto skewers.

Grill over medium-high heat for 10–12 mins, turning and basting with reserved glaze until caramelized and cooked through.

Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve hot!

Prep Time: 20 mins (+ marinating)
Cook Time: 12 minutes

Nutrition

Calories: 320 per serving
Fat: 10g per serving
Carbohydrates: 18g per serving
Protein: 32g per serving