Description

Teriyaki Chicken Skewers are bold, flavor-packed grilled skewers made with juicy marinated chicken thighs, layered with smoked beef, and finished with a glossy homemade teriyaki glaze for a sweet, savory, and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

4 lbs skinless, boneless chicken thighs

1 lb thinly sliced smoked beef strips

1 cup salt, pepper, garlic seasoning (SPG)

Sesame seeds, for garnish

Sliced scallions, for garnish

3 cups soy sauce

1/4 cup brown sugar

2 tablespoons rice vinegar

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 teaspoon sesame oil

1 1/4 cups water

1 cup soy sauce (for teriyaki sauce)

2 tablespoons brown sugar (for teriyaki sauce)

1 tablespoon honey

1 tablespoon minced garlic (for sauce)

1 teaspoon red chili flakes

1 teaspoon grated ginger

1/4 cup cornstarch slurry (1/4 cup water + 3 teaspoons cornstarch)

Salt, to taste

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Instructions

Mix soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, garlic, and sesame oil to make the marinade.
Add chicken thighs to the marinade, cover, and refrigerate for 4–12 hours.
In a saucepan, combine water, soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, garlic, chili flakes, and ginger.
Bring to a boil, then simmer for 3–4 minutes.
Stir in cornstarch slurry until thickened; remove from heat and cool.
Remove chicken from marinade and discard excess liquid.
Pound chicken thighs to about 1/8-inch thickness.
Layer chicken, smoked beef, and more chicken, then wrap tightly in foil.
Freeze for at least 1 hour (up to 4 hours) for easier slicing.
Preheat grill to medium heat (325°F).
Slice chilled meat into 2×2-inch cubes and skewer.
Season skewers with SPG.
Grill for 15–20 minutes, basting frequently with teriyaki sauce, until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Remove from grill and rest briefly.
Garnish with sesame seeds and scallions and serve with extra sauce.

Notes

Chicken thighs stay juicier than breasts.

Freeze briefly for cleaner slicing and skewering.

Grill over medium heat to prevent sauce from burning.

Soak wooden skewers before grilling if using.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 680
Sugar: 18g
Sodium: 1480mg
Fat: 32g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Unsaturated Fat: 20g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 28g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 64g
Cholesterol: 210mg