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Easy Teriyaki Chicken Skewers

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Tender, juicy chicken skewers marinated in a sweet and savory teriyaki sauce, grilled to perfection with bell peppers and onions. Ready in just 35 minutes for an easy weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Asian
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts Cut into 1-inch uniform cubes
  • ½ cup soy sauce Low sodium preferred
  • ⅓ cup brown sugar Packed lightly
  • 2 cloves garlic Freshly grated
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger Grated finely
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil For rich roasted flavor
  • 1 large red bell pepper Cut into squares
  • 1 medium red onion Cut into chunks
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds For garnish

Equipment

  • 8 wooden skewers Soaked in water for 30 minutes
  • 1 Mixing Bowl For the marinade
  • 1 Whisk To dissolve the sugar
  • 1 Grill or grill pan For cooking

Method
 

  1. Whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, grated garlic, ginger, and sesame oil in a large bowl.
    whisking teriyaki marinade in mixing bowl
  2. Toss the cubed chicken into the liquid and coat every single piece thoroughly.
    tossing chicken cubes in teriyaki marinade
  3. Thread the marinated meat onto soaked wooden sticks, alternating with pieces of red bell pepper and onion.
  4. Grill or bake the assembled sticks until the meat reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
    grilling teriyaki chicken skewers on grill pan
  5. Brush the remaining boiled marinade over the hot meat right before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 250gCalories: 310kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 38gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 1150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 18g

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Always remember to boil the leftover marinade if you plan to use it as a finishing glaze.

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