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A platter of teriyaki chicken and vegetable skewers.
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Teriyaki Chicken Skewers

These teriyaki chicken skewers are marinated in a sweet and savory sauce, then grilled to perfection for a juicy, flavorful bite that's perfect for weeknight dinners or backyard gatherings.
Course dinner, Main Course, Main Dish
Cuisine American, asian, Japanese
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinating time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings 6 skewers
Calories 304kcal
Author Ann Otis

Ingredients

Teriyaki marinade/sauce

  • 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup pineapple juice
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 2 teaspoon fresh ginger minced
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 tablespoons cold water
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Skewers

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 red bell pepper cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 green bell pepper cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 red onion cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks

Instructions

  • Soak 6 bamboo skewers in water for a minimum of 30 minutes.
  • In a small saucepan, combine the soy sauce, pineapple juice, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a small bowl combine the water and cornstarch. Whisk the mixture into the simmering soy sauce mixture and let it thicken. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
  • Once the sauce has cooled completely, place the cubed chicken in a large resealable plastic bag (you can also use a covered shallow dish). Add half the teriyaki sauce (save the rest for later) and gently turn the bag over to coat the chicken. Marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour minimum (or overnight)
  • Alternate pieces of marinated chicken, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, red onion, and pineapple on the prepared skewers until the ingredients have all been used.
  • Preheat a grill to medium heat (350-400 degrees F). Once hot, oil the grates thoroughly. Add the skewers, cover the grill, and cook, turning every 3-4 minutes, until the chicken has reached an internal temperature of 165 degrees F (15-20 minutes). After 2 turns, begin basting the chicken with the remaining teriyaki sauce after each turn. If the chicken starts charring too quickly while basting, you can lower the heat as needed. Serve hot.

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Notes

Storage Instructions
You can store any leftover teriyaki chicken skewers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. To reheat, pop them in the microwave in short bursts or warm them in a covered skillet over low heat until heated through!
I don’t recommend freezing the fully assembled skewers, but you can freeze the raw, marinated chicken on its own - just thaw it overnight in the fridge when you’re ready to use it!

Nutrition

Calories: 304kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 144mg | Sodium: 522mg | Potassium: 562mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 772IU | Vitamin C: 57mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 2mg