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Grilled teriyaki chicken skewers.
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Teriyaki Chicken Skewers

These Teriyaki Chicken Skewers are what you want to be making this summer. Lightly marinaded teriyaki chicken grilled to tender perfection. This is a great dinner for weekend entertaining, family dinners or even for pot lucks.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Marinade Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: North American
Keyword: barbecue, chicken
Servings: 6 skewers
Calories: 184kcal
Author: Julia Pinney

Ingredients

  • 1 lb chicken breast cut into bite size pieces
  • 1 large white onion peeled and cut into small pieces
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
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Instructions

  • In a small glass, combine the cornstarch with about 2-3 tablespoons of the water. Stir well to combine and set aside.
  • In a small saucepan set over medium heat, add the soy sauce, brown sugar, honey and garlic. Stir well and bring to a gentle simmer for about 2 minutes. Add all the water and bring to a boil. Pour in the cornflour mixture and stir until it thickens, about one minute. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine the cubed chicken with about 2/3 of the sauce. Coat completely, cover and refrigerate for one hour.
  • Remove from the fridge and skewer the chicken pieces with the onion pieces. Alternating both the chicken and the onion pieces. Repeat until you have used all your chicken and onions.
  • Set the grill to medium heat. Place the chicken skewers on the grill and cook, turning frequently for about 12 - 15 minutes in total. Chicken will be tender with no pink spots when fully cooked.
  • Remove from barbecue, garnish with sesame seeds and serve with the extra sauce for dipping.

*A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.

Nutrition Facts
Teriyaki Chicken Skewers
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 184 Calories from Fat 27
% Daily Value*
Fat 3g5%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Trans Fat 0.01g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
Cholesterol 48mg16%
Sodium 1174mg51%
Potassium 386mg11%
Carbohydrates 20g7%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 16g18%
Protein 19g38%
Vitamin A 23IU0%
Vitamin C 3mg4%
Calcium 49mg5%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.