Chicken Teriyaki Skewers are a fast, flavorful meal made from sliced chicken breasts and a simple homemade teriyaki sauce. This sweet-and-savory coating transforms plain chicken into a crowd-pleasing dish perfect for weeknights or cookouts.
Grilled chicken skewers are a go-to for backyard gatherings. Serve these teriyaki skewers with grilled vegetable rice pilaf, sautéed mushrooms, or grilled asparagus for a complete family meal.
Making teriyaki sauce at home is straightforward and gives grilled chicken a bright, balanced flavor. The same sauce also works great with beef, pork, shrimp, or salmon.
🔥 Ingredients Needed:
- Chicken Breasts
- Soy Sauce
- Toasted Sesame Oil
- Rice Vinegar
- Honey
- Brown Sugar
- Granulated Garlic
- Ground Ginger
- Cornstarch
🔥 Step By Step Instructions:
- In a saucepan, combine soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey, brown sugar, granulated garlic, ground ginger and cornstarch.
- Whisk over medium heat until the mixture begins to bubble and slightly thickens. Remove from heat and let cool. Reserve half of the sauce for serving.
- Slice the chicken breasts into thin strips and set aside.
- Thread the chicken strips onto skewers.
- Brush the skewers generously with the cooled teriyaki sauce.
- Refrigerate while you prepare the grill. (A 350°F grill works well.)
- Grill the skewers with the lid closed for about 5 minutes. Turn and cook an additional 2–5 minutes, brushing with more sauce as you go.
- Continue grilling until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Remove from the grill and serve immediately with the reserved teriyaki sauce if desired.
🔥 How to Store and Reheat:
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- To reheat, warm the chicken in a skillet with a little olive oil over medium heat, adding extra teriyaki sauce if desired. Stir frequently until heated through.
If you want something new on the grill, try these Chicken Teriyaki Skewers. They’re simple to prepare and deliver consistent flavor, making them a recipe you’ll return to again and again.
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Chicken Teriyaki Skewers
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds chicken breasts sliced into thin strips
- ½ cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon granulated garlic
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
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In a saucepan, add soy sauce, rice vinegar, toasted sesame oil, honey, brown sugar, granulated garlic, ground ginger and cornstarch.
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Whisk until combined and cook over medium heat until the sauce thickens and begins to bubble.
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Set the sauce aside to cool and reserve half for serving.
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Thread the chicken pieces onto skewers and brush with a thick layer of the teriyaki sauce.
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Chill the skewers while you prepare the grill to about 350°F.
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Grill the chicken with the lid closed for 5 minutes, then brush with sauce and turn the skewers.
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Continue cooking until the chicken reaches 165°F on a digital thermometer.
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Remove from the grill and serve with the reserved teriyaki sauce if you like.
Notes
Reheat chicken in a skillet with a bit of olive oil over medium heat, adding a little sauce if desired and stirring often until warmed through.
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🔥 More Grilled Chicken Recipes to Try:
- Italian Chicken Skewers — zesty flavors with zucchini for an easy meal.
- Grilled Korean BBQ Chicken — a sweet-and-spicy option that’s great for rice bowls or noodles.
- Balsamic Chicken Broccoli Skewers — chicken and broccoli with balsamic and a light cheese drizzle.
- Grilled Jerk Chicken — a Caribbean-inspired, flavor-packed weeknight dinner.
- Bacon-Wrapped Stuffed Chicken — an indulgent, entertaining-friendly dish of stuffed thighs wrapped in bacon.