Teriyaki Chicken Skewers with Sweet Savory Glaze
Teriyaki Chicken Skewer | kingcooks features tender grilled chicken glazed in a sweet and savory homemade teriyaki sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes plus marinating
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes plus marinating
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
1½ pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
½ cup soy sauce
¼ cup brown sugar
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
Wooden or metal skewers
Sliced green onions and sesame seeds for garnish, optional
Instructions
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Whisk soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, rice vinegar, and sesame oil.
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Marinate chicken in half of the mixture for at least 30 minutes.
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Thread chicken onto soaked skewers.
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Grill over medium heat 10 to 12 minutes, turning frequently.
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Simmer reserved marinade and thicken with cornstarch slurry.
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Brush thickened glaze onto chicken during final minute of grilling.
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Rest briefly, garnish, and serve.
Notes
Use reduced-sodium soy sauce if preferred.
Soak wooden skewers before grilling.
Do not brush raw marinade onto cooked chicken.