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Amazing 35-Minute Grilled Teriyaki Chicken Skewers

Grilled Teriyaki Chicken Skewers
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Make delicious Grilled Teriyaki Chicken Skewers. This recipe features a sweet and savory glaze that thickens beautifully as you grill. It is a wonderful meal to share with your family.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 cup soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup mirin (sweet Japanese rice wine)
  • 1/4 cup sake (Japanese rice wine)
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water (for slurry)
  • Wooden or metal skewers
  • Vegetable oil for greasing

Instructions

  1. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes.
  2. In a small saucepan, combine the soy sauce, mirin, sake, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger.
  3. Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Bring it to a simmer.
  4. Whisk the cornstarch slurry into the simmering sauce. Continue to cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens to a glaze consistency. This is your teriyaki glaze. Remove from heat and set aside.
  5. Thread the chicken pieces onto the prepared skewers, leaving a small space between each piece.
  6. Lightly brush the chicken skewers with vegetable oil.
  7. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
  8. Grill the skewers for about 4-5 minutes per side.
  9. During the last few minutes of cooking, brush the skewers generously with the teriyaki glaze, turning often to coat all sides. The glaze will caramelize quickly, so watch carefully to prevent burning.
  10. Continue grilling and basting until the chicken is cooked through and the glaze is sticky and deeply colored.
  11. Remove from the grill and let rest for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

  • For a thicker glaze, reduce the sauce slightly more before adding the cornstarch slurry.
  • You can thread vegetables like onions or bell peppers onto the skewers with the chicken for extra flavor and color.
  • Always brush the glaze on during the final stage of cooking to prevent the sugar from burning over high heat.

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