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Grilled Teriyaki Chicken Skewers

Savory Grilled Teriyaki Chicken Skewers for Quick Flavor Bliss

Delicious Grilled Teriyaki Chicken Skewers bursting with flavor, perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 skewers
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 230
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade
  • 1/4 cups low sodium soy sauce or tamari coconut aminos can be used for gluten-free
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1/4 cups coconut sugar or brown sugar honey can be a low-glycemic substitute
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 3 cloves minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon minced or grated ginger
  • 1/4 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon arrowroot powder or cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon honey
For the Chicken Skewers
  • 1 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil
For Garnish
  • 1/4 cups sliced green onions
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds

Equipment

  • Grill
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Saucepan
  • skewers

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Soak wooden skewers in water for about 30 minutes to prevent burning.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together half of the soy sauce, rice vinegar, coconut sugar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger until well combined.
  3. Place chicken into a resealable bag, pour marinade over and coat thoroughly. Marinate for 30 minutes at room temperature or up to 24 hours in the refrigerator.
  4. Pour remaining marinade into a saucepan, simmer over medium heat for about 5 minutes, whisk in arrowroot powder diluted in water and thicken for 2-3 minutes then stir in honey.
  5. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil it with avocado oil.
  6. Thread marinated chicken pieces onto soaked skewers, about 4-5 pieces per skewer.
  7. Grill skewers for about 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  8. Brush skewers with teriyaki glaze and sprinkle with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1skewerCalories: 230kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 20gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 350mgSugar: 6gCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, prepare the marinade a day in advance and store it in the fridge. This enhances the flavors significantly.

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