Description
Simple recipe for grilled chicken kabobs marinated in a homemade teriyaki sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup mirin (sweet rice wine)
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water (slurry)
- 1 large red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 large green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 medium red onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
- Wooden or metal skewers
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, mirin, brown sugar, ginger, garlic, and sesame oil to make the marinade.
- Place the chicken cubes in a resealable bag or shallow dish. Pour half of the marinade over the chicken, reserving the other half for basting and the sauce. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours.
- While the chicken marinates, prepare the teriyaki sauce. Pour the reserved marinade into a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
- Whisk in the cornstarch slurry. Cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Thread the marinated chicken, red pepper, green pepper, and red onion pieces alternately onto the skewers.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grates.
- Grill the kabobs for 10-12 minutes, turning every 3-4 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F or 74°C).
- During the last few minutes of grilling, brush the kabobs generously with the thickened teriyaki sauce.
- Remove from the grill and serve immediately with extra sauce if desired.
Notes
- If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes before use to prevent burning on the grill.
- You can substitute chicken thighs for breasts if you prefer a moister result.
- For extra flavor, sprinkle toasted sesame seeds over the finished kabobs.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 12 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Japanese-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 kabobs
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 45
- Cholesterol: 110
Keywords: teriyaki, grilled chicken, kabobs, skewers, barbecue, easy dinner, marinated chicken