How to Make Grilled Teriyaki Chicken Thigh Skewers - A Step-by-Step Guide

Grilled Teriyaki Chicken Thigh Skewers are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for summer barbecues or weeknight dinners. The combination of tender, juicy chicken thighs and the sweet and savory flavors of teriyaki sauce make these skewers a crowd-pleaser.

These skewers are a great way to add variety to your grilling repertoire and are a fun and convenient way to serve chicken. They can be enjoyed as a main course, served with steamed rice and vegetables, or as an appeti...

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup water
  • 2 ½ tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon mirin (Japanese sweet wine)
  • 2 teaspoons agave nectar
  • 1 large garlic clove, finely minced
  • ½ teaspoon freshly grated ginger
  • 1 tablespoon tapioca flour
  • 2 tablespoons cold water
  • 1 ¼ pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into strips

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Combine water, brown sugar, soy sauce, mirin, agave, garlic, and ginger in a saucepan over medium heat. Combine tapioca flour with 2 tablespoons water in a bowl; whisk until dissolved. Add mixture to the teriyaki sauce in the saucepan.
  • Heat sauce until it thickens to your desired thickness. Add more water if sauce becomes too thick.
  • Remove sauce from heat and reserve 1/4 cup for basting. Combine remaining sauce and chicken in a bowl and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • Thread chicken strips onto skewers.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Grill chicken skewers on the preheated grill for 3 minutes per side, basting with reserved teriyaki sauce.
  • Nutrition

    284 cal.

    • Total Fat: 14g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 80mg
    • Sodium: 522mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 15g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 12g
    • Protein: 23g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 23mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 197mg