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Teriyaki Chicken Skewers
Teriyaki Chicken Skewers are the perfect combination of savory and sweet! Tender chicken in a teriyaki marinade grilled to perfection. The ultimate quick and easy dinner.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 397 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Appetizer
Cuisine:
Asian
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken thighs (boneless skinless, cut into bite sized pieces, or boneless skinless chicken breast)
- 10 skewers (metal or wooden (soaked in water for 30 minute))
Teriyaki Marinade
- ¼ cup water
- ½ cup soy sauce (low sodium or regular)
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoon ginger (grated)
- 4 cloves garlic (finely minced)
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Garnish
- sesame seeds
- green onions (thinly sliced)
Instructions
- If using wooden skewers soak in water prior to cooking for 30 minutes to prevent burning.
- In a small bowl or measuring cup combine the teriyaki marinade ingredients. Mix until evenly combined.
- Add the cut chicken to a large bowl or Ziploc bag. Add ¾ of the teriyaki marinade (the reserved marinade will be used to baste the chicken while cooking).
- Seal the bag and mix until the chicken is evenly coated. Set aside to marinate for 15 minutes – overnight.
- Skewer the marinated chicken onto metal or wooden skewers.
- AIR FRYER COOKING METHODPreheat air fryer to 400°F. Air fry the skewers in batches at 400°F for 10-12 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked (internal temperature 165°F). Baste the chicken halfway through cooking.BBQ COOKING METHODGrill over medium-high heat for about 5-6 minutes per side or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature 165ºF). Baste with the reserved marinade after flipping the chicken.PAN FRIED COOKING METHODUsing a grill pan, cast iron skillet, or frying pan, cook the skewers over medium-high heat for about 6-7 minutes per side or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature 165°F), basting with the reserved teriyaki marinade after flipping.
- Transfer the cooked skewers to a serving platter. Top with sesame seeds and thinly sliced green onions.
- Serve and enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
397kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
14g
(5%)
Protein
27g
(54%)
Fat
26g
(40%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
148mg
(49%)
Sodium
1200mg
(50%)
Potassium
375mg
(11%)
Fiber
0.2g
(1%)
Sugar
12g
(24%)
Vitamin A
118IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
28mg
(3%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 397
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 397kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 148mg | 49% |
| Sodium | 1200mg | 50% |
| Potassium | 375mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 118IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 28mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.