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Teriyaki Chicken Skewers

November 19, 2025

These teriyaki chicken skewers deliver everything you love about classic takeout flavor with a fresh-off-the-grill twist. Each piece of chicken is soaked in a flavorful teriyaki marinade, then grilled until perfectly caramelized on the edges, giving you that irresistible balance of sweet, savory, and smoky in every bite.

Finished with a glossy drizzle of teriyaki sauce and a sprinkle of sesame seeds and green onions, they’re extra delicious served over warm steamed rice. It’s an easy, crowd-pleasing meal that feels both comforting and effortlessly impressive.

Teriyaki Chicken Skewers

Teriyaki Chicken Skewers

Teriyaki Chicken Skewers

These teriyaki chicken skewers deliver everything you love about classic takeout flavor with a fresh-off-the-grill twist. Each piece of chicken is soaked in a flavorful teriyaki marinade, then grilled until perfectly caramelized on the edges, giving you that irresistible balance of sweet, savory, and smoky in every bite.

Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs. chicken thighs (or breasts) cut into 1" cubes

Teriyaki Sauce/Marinade:

  • 2 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 cup water
  • ⅓ cup brown sugar
  • ⅓ cup soy sauce *low sodium recommended
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • ½ tablespoon fresh ginger minced
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • ½ teaspoon sesame oil
  • 8 skewers

Optional Topping:

  • sesame seed
  • chopped green onion

Instructions

Step-By-Step Instructions

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