Chicken Teriyaki Skewers are a quick, flavorful meal made from boneless chicken breasts and a simple homemade teriyaki sauce. This sweet-and-savory glaze transforms ordinary chicken into a crowd-pleasing dish that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or backyard cookouts.
Grilled chicken skewers are always a hit—consider serving them with grilled vegetable rice pilaf, sautéed mushrooms or charred asparagus for a complete meal the whole family will enjoy.
Making teriyaki sauce at home is easier than you might think. It adds deep, balanced flavor to grilled chicken and also works beautifully with beef, pork, shrimp or salmon.
🔥 Ingredients Needed:
- Chicken Breasts (about 1½ pounds, sliced into thin strips)
- Soy Sauce (½ cup)
- Toasted Sesame Oil (1 teaspoon)
- Rice Vinegar (2 tablespoons)
- Honey (2 tablespoons)
- Brown Sugar (¼ cup)
- Granulated Garlic (1 tablespoon)
- Ground Ginger (½ teaspoon)
- Cornstarch (1 tablespoon)
🔥 Step By Step Instructions:
- In a saucepan, combine the soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey, brown sugar, granulated garlic, ground ginger and cornstarch.
- Whisk over medium heat until the mixture comes together and begins to thicken. Once slightly thickened and glossy, remove from heat and let cool. Reserve half of the sauce for serving.
- Slice the chicken breasts into thin strips so they thread easily onto skewers.
- Thread the chicken pieces onto skewers, arranging them evenly so they cook uniformly.
- Brush the skewered chicken generously with the cooled teriyaki sauce. Refrigerate the skewers briefly while you heat the grill.
- Preheat your grill to about 350°F (175°C). This recipe works well on charcoal or gas grills; a ceramic grill like the Big Green Egg is ideal for steady heat.
- Grill the chicken with the lid closed for about 5 minutes. Turn the skewers, brush with additional sauce, and cook another 2–4 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Brush one more time with sauce during the final minute for a glossy finish. Remove from the grill and serve immediately with the reserved teriyaki sauce.
🔥 How to Store and Reheat:
- Store leftover skewers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- To reheat, warm chicken in a skillet coated with a little olive oil over medium heat. Add a splash of reserved teriyaki sauce if desired and stir frequently until heated through.
If you want a simple, reliable grilled chicken recipe that’s both sweet and savory, these Chicken Teriyaki Skewers are a great choice. They’re easy to prepare, quick to cook, and make a satisfying meal you’ll want to repeat.
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Chicken Teriyaki Skewers
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds chicken breasts sliced into thin strips
- ½ cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon granulated garlic
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
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In a saucepan, add soy sauce, rice vinegar, toasted sesame oil, honey, brown sugar, garlic, ginger and cornstarch.
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Whisk until combined and cook over medium heat until sauce begins to bubble and thickens.
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Set aside to cool before using. Reserve half the sauce for serving.
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Thread chicken pieces onto skewers.
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Brush a thick layer of teriyaki sauce over the skewers and refrigerate while you prepare the grill.
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Preheat the grill to about 350°.
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Cook chicken with the grill closed for 5 minutes.
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Brush with additional teriyaki sauce and turn the skewers to cook the other side.
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Continue cooking until the chicken reaches 165° F (74° C) on a digital thermometer.
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Remove from the grill and serve with the reserved teriyaki sauce if desired.
Notes
Reheat chicken in a skillet with a little olive oil over medium heat. Add a splash of teriyaki sauce if desired and stir often until heated through.
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🔥 More Grilled Chicken Recipes to Try:
- Italian Chicken Skewers—zesty flavors with zucchini make a simple, delicious meal.
- Grilled Korean BBQ Chicken—sweet, spicy and full of flavor; great for rice bowls.
- Balsamic Chicken Broccoli Skewers—a favorite combination of chicken, broccoli and balsamic with a light drizzle of cheese sauce.
- Grilled Jerk Chicken—a quick weeknight option with bold Caribbean-inspired seasoning.
- Grilled Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Chicken—for a more indulgent, entertaining-worthy dish with a cheesy filling wrapped in bacon.