Chicken Teriyaki Skewers

Experience the rich, savory flavors of Japanese cuisine with these homemade Teriyaki Chicken Skewers. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a weekend BBQ, this recipe is simple yet delicious. The marinated chicken combined with a sweet and tangy sauce will make your taste buds dance with joy. Forget the restaurant—create this fresh and flavorful dish right in your own kitchen.

Ingredients

For the Chicken:
🐔 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch strips
🧂 1/2 teaspoon salt
🧄 1 teaspoon garlic powder
🌶 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
🌶 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
🌽 1 tablespoon corn starch
🍶 1 tablespoon teriyaki sauce
🛢 2 tablespoons oil (for frying)

For the Sauce:
🍗 1 cup chicken broth
🥢 1/2 cup soy sauce
🍯 1/3 cup brown sugar
🍯 1 tablespoon honey
🧄 1 teaspoon garlic paste
🌿 1 teaspoon ginger paste
🍚 1/2 teaspoon rice vinegar
🌾 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
🌽 1 tablespoon corn starch

Instructions

1- Marinate the Chicken:

In a large bowl, mix together the chicken strips, salt, garlic powder, black pepper, chili flakes, corn starch, and teriyaki sauce.
Ensure all the chicken pieces are well coated, then let it marinate for at least 30 minutes or longer for deeper flavor.

2- Prepare the Sauce:

In a medium bowl, combine chicken broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, garlic paste, ginger paste, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and corn starch.
Mix well until the corn starch is fully dissolved and the sauce is smooth. Set aside.

3- Cook the Chicken Skewers:

Thread the marinated chicken strips onto skewers.
Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken skewers.
Cook for about 3–4 minutes on each side or until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through, then remove from the skillet.

4- Finish the Dish:

Using the same skillet, pour in the prepared sauce. Scrape any bits off the bottom to mix with the sauce.
Return the chicken skewers to the skillet, cover, and cook for another 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.

5- Serve:

Serve the chicken skewers over a bed of white rice and garnish with sliced scallions for a pop of color and fresh taste.

Prep Time: 40 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 4
Calories: Approximately 320 calories per serving
Proteins: 28g
Fats: 12g
Carbohydrates: 28g
Equipment: Skewers, skillet, mixing bowls