Description
Flavorful skewers marinated in homemade teriyaki, grilled to perfection. Perfect for a protein-rich, sweet-savory Asian fusion meal with homemade glaze.
Ingredients
1.5 lbs (700 g) chicken breast (skinless, boneless)
1/4 cup soy sauce (low sodium or tamari for gluten-free)
2 tablespoons brown sugar (or honey/maple syrup)
2 cloves garlic (minced or grated)
1 tablespoon grated ginger (or ground)
1 tablespoon olive oil (neutral oil for grilling)
8 skewers (wooden or metal; soak wooden ones 20 mins)
Instructions
Whisk soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger in a bowl
Add olive oil; set aside half for grilling, refrigerate rest
Cut chicken into cubes (1 in), marinate in 2/3 of the glaze for at least 15 minutes
Thread onto skewers, leaving space between each piece
Preheat grill to medium-high; brush with remaining glaze
Grill 8-10 minutes, flipping and brushing with glaze until charred and cooked through
Notes
Use thighs for juiciness
Soak wooden skewers to prevent burning
Store leftovers in the fridge up to 3 days
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 skewers
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 1500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg