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chicken teriyaki

Grilled Teriyaki Chicken on a Stick

Teriyaki chicken on a stick is juicy chicken with teriyaki sauce, grilled to perfection with a little bit of char and crunch for texture.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
4 servings
Calories: 285kcal
Author: Laura Lynch

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon cold water
  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into bite-size pieces
  • 8 wooden or metal skewers
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Instructions

  • Combine the soy sauce, brown sugar, cider vinegar, ginger, garlic powder to a small saucepan over medium heat.
  • Mix the cornstarch with water in a bowl and add it to the sauce.
  • Simmer for about 4 minutes until thickened.
  • Thread the chicken onto the skewers. Baste with sauce.
  • Heat the grill to 400° F.
  • Once the grill is hot, place skewers on the grill. Turn skewers every 3-4 minutes until the chicken is cooked to an internal temp of 165° F, about 20 minutes. During the last few turns baste with remaining teriyaki sauce.
  • Garnish with sesame seeds and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 285kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 162mg | Sodium: 966mg | Potassium: 485mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 41IU | Vitamin C: 0.003mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg