Ingredients
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
Wooden or metal skewers (soak wooden ones for 30 minutes)
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water for thickening
Sesame seeds for sprinkling
Chopped green onions for garnish
Pineapple chunks
Bell peppers
Onions
Instructions
1-Make the sauce: Combine teriyaki sauce ingredients and simmer until thickened; reserve half for basting.
2-Cut the chicken: Cut boneless skinless chicken thighs into even 1-inch cubes.
3-Marinate the chicken: Marinate chicken in the remaining sauce for at least 30 minutes (up to overnight, but avoid over-marinating).
4-Soak the skewers: Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning.
5-Heat the grill: Preheat grill to medium heat (350°F).
6-Thread the skewers: Thread marinated chicken onto skewers, leaving a small gap between pieces for even cooking.
7-Grill the skewers: Grill, turning every 3-4 minutes, until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
8-Baste with sauce: During the last couple of minutes, baste with reserved sauce for a sticky, glazed finish.
9-Alternative cooking methods: If not grilling, bake in oven at 400°F for 8-10 min per side, air fry at 400°F for 8 min then flip, or use a stovetop grill pan.
Last Step:
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💧 Always reserve half your sauce before it touches raw chicken to use for safe basting and dipping later.
🔪 Cut chicken into uniform 1-inch cubes so every piece cooks evenly and you avoid dry or undercooked pieces.
⏰ Don’t marinate longer than 12 hours or the acid will break down the meat fibers and leave you with a mushy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Marinating time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilled
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 skewers
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 46g
- Cholesterol: 115mg