Chicken Teriyaki Skewers

Name: Chicken Teriyaki Skewers
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 32 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, cubed; 1/2 cup soy sauce; 1/4 cup mirin; 1/4 cup sake; 2 tbsp brown sugar; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated; 6 stalks green onions, cut in pieces

Tender chicken pieces and green onions threaded onto skewers, grilled, and brushed with a glossy, sweet and savory teriyaki glaze.

32 minMediumServes 4380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, cubed
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup mirin
1/4 cup sake
2 tbsp brown sugar
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
6 stalks green onions, cut in pieces

Instructions

1

Combine 1/2 cup soy sauce, 1/4 cup mirin, 1/4 cup sake, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 2 cloves minced garlic, and 1 tsp grated fresh ginger in a small saucepan over medium heat.
2

Simmer sauce for 5 minutes until slightly thickened, then set aside half for basting.
3

Thread 2 lbs cubed boneless skinless chicken thighs and 6 stalks cut in pieces green onions alternately onto wooden or metal skewers.
4

Preheat grill to medium-high heat and oil the grates.
5

Grill skewers for 10 to 12 minutes, turning and basting with reserved teriyaki sauce every few minutes.
6

Ensure internal temperature of boneless skinless chicken thighs reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit before serving.

Questions

Can I make Chicken Teriyaki Skewers gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 1/2 cup soy sauce. Swap the soy-based sauce for tamari or coconut aminos. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Chicken Teriyaki Skewers keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat in a hot skillet rather than the microwave to keep the char.

Can I halve or double Chicken Teriyaki Skewers?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubling on the grill just takes more surface area; keep the heat zones the same.

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