Description
Tender chicken thighs marinated in a flavorful teriyaki sauce and grilled to perfection. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a weekend barbecue.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lb chicken thighs (cut into 1 inch pieces)
- 1 cup water
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 tablespoon ginger (freshly minced)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 8 skewers
- Optional: sesame seed
- Optional: green onions (chopped)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of water to create a smooth paste.
- In a medium saucepan, add soy sauce, 1 cup water, brown sugar, honey, minced ginger, and minced garlic.
- Stir in the cornstarch/water mixture.
- Over medium heat, bring the sauce to a simmer while stirring frequently.
- Cook until the sauce lightly thickens and turns dark brown.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and allow it to cool completely. You can speed up the cooling process by placing it in the fridge.
- Place the cubed chicken in a large bowl.
- Pour half of the cooled teriyaki sauce over the chicken.
- Stir to coat the chicken thoroughly.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate, allowing the chicken to marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- When the chicken has finished marinating, heat a large saucepan over medium heat.
- Add a little cooking oil to the pan.
- Using tongs or skewers, place the marinated chicken on the grill or in the saucepan.
- Turn the chicken every 2-3 minutes to ensure even cooking.
- Cook until all sides are browned to your liking, and the chicken is cooked through.
- While the chicken is cooking, warm the remaining teriyaki sauce in a separate saucepan over low heat. Heat it just enough to warm it through, but not to a boil.
- Once the chicken is done, pour the warmed teriyaki sauce over it.
- Serve the chicken teriyaki kabobs with chopped green onions and a sprinkle of sesame seeds, if desired.
Notes
- The marinade can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Feel free to add vegetables such as bell peppers or zucchini to the skewers for a colorful and nutritious meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 kabob
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg