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Teriyaki Chicken Skewers

July 11, 2019 By Amanda Cooks & Styles 72 Comments

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Teriyaki Chicken Skewers – The most delicious marinated teriyaki chicken grilled to perfection and finished with a delicious teriyaki sauce. Serve with a sprinkle of sesame seeds and fresh chopped green onions over steamed rice.

teriyaki chicken skewers
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This recipe calls for boneless skinless chicken thighs (or breasts if that’s all you have) marinated a teriyaki sauce in the fridge for a few hours. After they are done marinating in those delicious teriyaki flavors, they are cooked on the grill for a super tasty barbecued Asian meal.

Serve these super easy teriyaki grilled chicken skewers with steamed rice, veggies and more. We served ours with steamed white rice and a fresh cucumber salad – it was spectacular! I will link some of my favorite side dishes to serve with this recipe for you below.

teriyaki chicken skewers

Marinating the chicken in teriyaki sauce locks the flavors of the teriyaki into the chicken. Cooking them on the grill gives them the most delicious grilled flavors from the barbecue!

Ingredients you need to make homemade Teriyaki Chicken Skewers:

Chicken Thighs/Breasts – Boneless, skinless. I recommend using chicken thighs in this recipe, but you can also use chicken breasts.

Water – This goes into making your teriyaki sauce.

Soy Sauce – I highly recommend using Kikkoman low sodium soy sauce. I’ve tried other brands and this one tastes the best to me (not sponsored).

Cornstarch – This helps to give you a nice glazed teriyaki sauce.

Garlic Cloves – Fresh garlic is best in this recipe.

Ginger – I used fresh ginger, but you can use ground. Just use half the amount.

Brown Sugar – Light or dark brown sugar both work great.

Honey

Sesame Oil – A good quality pure sesame oil is best.

Rice Vinegar – If you don’t have rice vinegar you can also use white wine vinegar as a substitution.

Skewers – Soaking your skewers in water will help to prevent burning while grilling!

Green Onion (optional topping)

Sesame Seed (optional topping)

teriyaki chicken skewers

Tools to have on hand for this recipe:

  • small saucepan – To make the teriyaki glaze.
  • cooking spoon – For stirring your glaze while it cooks.
  • measuring spoons + cups – To properly measure all of your ingredients.
  • mincer – To mince the garlic. You can also just finely chop the garlic.
  • skewers – To skewer the teriyaki chicken.
  • grill/barbecue – For grilling the chicken skewers.
teriyaki chicken skewers

How to make the best Grilled Teriyaki Chicken Skewers:

First make the sauce: Combine cornstarch and water in a small bowl. In a medium saucepan, add remaining ingredients along with the cornstarch/water mixture. Stirring frequently, bring sauce to a simmer. Cook until sauce lightly thickens. Sauce will be dark brown. Once sauce has thickened up, remove from heat and let cool completely. (place in fridge to speed up the process)

Once the sauce is completely cooled, place cubed chicken in a large ziplock bag. Pour half of the sauce over the chicken and gently shake to coat chicken. Let chicken marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes. Place remaining sauce aside for later.

When the chicken is done marinating, place your chicken on skewers and heat the grill to medium heat.

Once the grill is hot, place skewers on lightly oiled grill. Turn the skewers every 3-4 minutes until the chicken is cooked through (internal temp 165 degrees), about 20-30 minutes. During the last few turns baste with remaining teriyaki sauce.

Remove skewers from grill and serve with chopped green onion and a sprinkle of sesame seeds(optional)

teriyaki chicken skewers

Here are some of my favorite BBQ Side Dishes to serve with these skewers!

Fried Rice or steamed white/brown rice – Super simple take out style homemade fried rice with carrots and peas.

Hawaiian Macaroni Salad – Creamy and delicious Hawaiian macaroni salad is an excellent side dish to serve with grilled huli huli chicken, pork and more! 

Creamy Classic Coleslaw– My classic coleslaw recipe is made with a delicious slightly sweet and creamy homemade coleslaw dressing.

BBQ Loaded Hasselback Potatoes – Slathered in garlic butter and topped with melted cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, sour cream and green onion, these are mouthwatering good.

Classic American Potato Salad – The perfect side dish for your upcoming summer BBQ’s! Made with hard boiled eggs, this classic potato salad is creamy and delicious and extremely easy to make!

Roasted Rosemary Garlic Potatoes – Fresh rosemary and garlic baked red potatoes with a light golden crisp on the outside and soft on the inside.

teriyaki chicken skewers

If you enjoyed this recipe, here are a few more recipes I think you’ll love:

BBQ Pork Skewers with Filipino BBQ Marinade – Delicious grilled pork skewers in a homemade sticky, sweet, and spicy Filipino style BBQ marinade.

My Favorite BBQ Burger with Potato Chips – This mouthwatering burger starts with a buttery toasted bun topped with barbecue sauce, a grilled burger patty topped with melty cheddar cheese, and finally finished with crispy potato chips! So simple, yet so delicious.

Grilled Spicy BBQ Chicken Thighs – Juicy grilled chicken thighs basted in a spicy homemade barbecue sauce. 

BBQ Bacon Wrapped Chicken Thighs – Seasoned chicken thighs wrapped in thick cut bacon, basted in a sweet sauce and then grilled to crisp perfection.

teriyaki chicken skewers

Teriyaki Chicken Skewers

Amanda Cooks & Styles
The most delicious marinated teriyaki chicken grilled to perfection and finished with a delicious teriyaki sauce. Serve with a sprinkle of sesame seeds, fresh chopped green onions over steamed rice.
5 from 21 votes
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Prep Time 1 hr
Cook Time 30 mins
Total Time 1 hr 30 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs. chicken thighs (or breasts) cut into 1" cubes

Teriyaki Sauce/Marinade:

  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup soy sauce *low sodium recommended
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1/2 tbsp fresh ginger minced
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1/2 tsp sesame oil
  • 8 skewers

Optional Topping:

  • sesame seed
  • chopped green onion

Instructions
 

  • First make the sauce: Combine cornstarch and water in a small bowl. In a medium saucepan, add remaining ingredients along with the cornstarch/water mixture. Stirring frequently, bring sauce to a simmer. Cook until sauce lightly thickens. Sauce will be dark brown. Once sauce has thickened up, remove from heat and let cool completely. (place in fridge to speed up the process)
  • Once the sauce is completely cooled, place cubed chicken in a large ziplock bag. Pour half of the sauce over the chicken and gently shake to coat chicken. Let chicken marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes. Place remaining sauce aside for later.
  • When the chicken is done marinating, place your chicken on skewers and heat the grill to medium heat.
  • Once the grill is hot, place skewers on lightly oiled grill. Turn the skewers every 3-4 minutes until the chicken is cooked through (internal temp 165 degrees), about 20-30 minutes. During the last few turns baste with remaining teriyaki sauce.
  • Remove skewers from grill and serve with chopped green onion and a sprinkle of sesame seeds(optional).
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  1. Recipe Bake

    June 19, 2022 at 1:51 pm

    5 stars
    Made this tonight for dinner and my family loved it! My teenager couldn’t get enough! Thanks for the great recipe!

    Reply
  2. Sharlene

    June 18, 2022 at 7:52 pm

    5 stars
    Tried this recipe tonight and it was great!! That sauce was awesome 👌 Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  3. Tatum

    June 17, 2022 at 6:58 am

    I have a pellet smoker, what temp should I set it to and how long do you suggest? These sound amazing!!

    Reply
    • kent

      June 25, 2022 at 6:09 am

      Tatum I cooked them at 350 on my treager and turned out great !

      Reply
  4. Athina

    May 31, 2022 at 2:14 pm

    Hi Amanda
    I m was wondering for how long I can keep the sauce in the refrigerator and you think I can freeze it if I make extra?
    Thank you

    Reply
    • Amanda Cooks & Styles

      June 3, 2022 at 7:05 am

      Hi Athina, The sauce will thicken up if frozen or refrigerated. You can place in fridge for about 2-3 days. When reheating, you’ll need to add 1-2 tablespoons of water to loosen it up. I recommend heating up over lowest heat and stirring frequently. :)Amanda

      Reply
  5. Carrie

    May 27, 2022 at 4:36 am

    5 stars
    Oh my goodness! These skewers were over the top awesome! They were the best I ever had! Made them while we were camping last night. My husband and I couldn’t get enough! Thank you so much for sharing your recipe. It’s definitely a keeper!

    Reply
    • Amanda Cooks & Styles

      May 27, 2022 at 5:58 am

      Hi Carrie! Thank you so much for the review!! :)Amanda

      Reply
  6. Earl Preston

    May 13, 2022 at 1:30 am

    5 stars
    The Teriyaki sauce is the best one out there. Nice job.

    Reply
    • Amanda Cooks & Styles

      May 13, 2022 at 6:07 am

      Hi Earl! Thank you so much! I really appreciate that. Enjoy :)Amanda

      Reply
  7. Jeff

    May 8, 2022 at 9:35 pm

    5 stars
    Fantastic! Paired these with steamed rice; stir-fried peppers, onions and mushrooms; and a fresh pineapple/strawberry salad. Your grilling instructions are spot on.

    Reply
    • Amanda Cooks & Styles

      May 12, 2022 at 3:16 pm

      Hi Jeff!! Thank you so much for the nice review! Sounds like a delicious pairing! :)Amanda

      Reply
  8. Robin

    May 7, 2022 at 6:09 pm

    5 stars
    This recipe is AWESOME!!! Thank you so much it was absolutely delicious. I served mine with white rice and fresh green beans.

    Reply
    • Amanda Cooks & Styles

      May 12, 2022 at 3:15 pm

      Hi Robin! Thank you SO much for the kind review!! :)Amanda

      Reply
  9. Angela

    May 1, 2022 at 7:16 pm

    5 stars
    So, so good! Added some sweet onion slices to the skewers and served with sauteed carrots and white rice. Everyone asked this to please be put in the rotation.

    Reply
    • Amanda Cooks & Styles

      May 6, 2022 at 6:25 am

      Hi Angela! Thank you so much for the kind review!! I am so happy you enjoyed these skewers :)Amanda

      Reply
  10. Melanie

    April 28, 2022 at 2:45 pm

    5 stars
    Delicious !!!!

    Reply
  11. Marguerite

    April 9, 2022 at 6:24 pm

    5 stars
    Best teriyaki chicken I have made!!!

    Reply
  12. Makenzie

    April 2, 2022 at 1:13 pm

    Can I do this on a charcoal grill?

    Reply
    • Amanda Cooks & Styles

      April 3, 2022 at 4:28 pm

      Hi Mackenzie! Yes, cook over indirect heat (not directly over flame) using the same instructions listed in the recipe. :)Amanda

      Reply
  13. Janice

    March 28, 2022 at 6:15 am

    Can I use this recipe in a george foreman grill

    Reply
  14. Kat kelly

    March 21, 2022 at 5:53 pm

    5 stars
    So delicious!!! Made with grilled zucchini and jasmine rice. It was sooo good! I bought boneless skinless thighs. So easy to make! Thank you for sharing!!

    Reply
    • Amanda Cooks & Styles

      March 24, 2022 at 9:09 am

      Hi Kat!! I’m so happy you enjoyed this recipe!! Thanks for the review! :)Amanda

      Reply
  15. Pam

    February 14, 2022 at 11:06 am

    Can I do this in the oven?

    Reply
  16. Amadna

    February 3, 2022 at 11:05 am

    Curious if this could be made in the crockpot? Would I make the sauce on the stove and then add thawed chicken to the crockpot and then pour over or could I just add all of the ingredients to the crockpot and cook that way?

    Reply
    • Amanda Cooks & Styles

      February 5, 2022 at 6:20 am

      I have not made this exact recipe in the crockpot but I think that should be fine. I would whisk all the sauce ingredients in a bowl. Add chicken to crockpot, then pour sauce over and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for about 3 hours. 🙂

      Reply
    • Jennifer

      April 10, 2022 at 5:00 pm

      5 stars
      We don’t have a grill so I cooked ours in a cast iron skillet on the stove. It was a hit with the whole family. Definitely adding this dish to my meal rotation!

      Reply
  17. Lindi

    December 23, 2021 at 8:48 pm

    5 stars
    Absolutely delicious!!! I made it exactly as per the recipe.

    Reply
    • Amanda Cooks & Styles

      January 4, 2022 at 12:57 pm

      Hi Lindi! Thanks for the review. So glad you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  18. Anmol Gill

    August 2, 2021 at 1:33 am

    5 stars
    This was delicious. I baked the chicken in the oven first and then put it on an electric grill. It gave it a beautiful charred colour. My son loved it. Thanks for the recipe.

    Reply
    • Amanda Cooks & Styles

      January 4, 2022 at 12:56 pm

      Hi Anmol! I am so happy you and your son enjoyed this recipe!

      Reply
  19. Minda Linehan

    July 24, 2021 at 1:45 pm

    Can I marinade the chickenen over night?

    Reply
    • Amanda Cooks & Styles

      July 24, 2021 at 2:28 pm

      Yes 🙂

      Reply
  20. Yelitza

    July 18, 2021 at 6:16 am

    For those of us with no grill, what would be an oven alternative for time and temperature?

    Reply
    • Amanda Cooks & Styles

      July 22, 2021 at 11:43 am

      Hi Yelitza, You can sear the cubed chicken in a bit of oil in a skillet on your stovetop over medium-high heat until golden. Flip chicken over and cook another few minutes until golden and cooked through 165 degrees. Toss chicken in the teriyaki sauce when finished and serve. Hope this helps! 🙂 Amanda

      Reply
      • Ash

        January 3, 2022 at 2:00 pm

        Can leftover sauce be stored and saved? How?

        Reply
  21. Tom

    July 3, 2021 at 5:31 pm

    I used this recipe on salmon and baked it at 425 for about 25 minutes. Spectacular!

    Reply
    • Amanda Cooks & Styles

      July 22, 2021 at 11:41 am

      That sounds fantastic!

      Reply
  22. Gloria Buckels

    June 12, 2021 at 12:48 pm

    Marinating now, the marinade smells delicious,. I know this is going to be a great dinner, the sauce was super easy to make, I cut up my chicken while it was partially frozen,makes quick work out of the job, thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  23. Kendall

    May 26, 2021 at 7:55 am

    Can you use chicken tenderloins?

    Reply
    • Amanda Cooks & Styles

      May 26, 2021 at 9:46 am

      Hi Kendall, Yes, that would be fine 🙂

      Reply
  24. Linda HH, UK

    May 19, 2021 at 10:48 am

    5 stars
    I made this recipe last weekend as a trial run for friends visiting in a couple of weeks as lockdown eases. It was delicious, as another reviewer mentioned best teriyaki
    chicken recipe out there! I can’t wait to have it again with our friends. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • Amanda Cooks & Styles

      May 19, 2021 at 11:43 am

      Hi Linda, Thank you so much for the kind review! I am so happy you enjoyed this recipe :)Amanda

      Reply
  25. Brandy Tyler

    May 14, 2021 at 10:34 pm

    I served this to 6 kids and 5 adults tonight, they lost their minds over this chicken. Marinated while still warm, save time, it doesn’t have to be cold. Better than any other recipe or restaurant I’ve ever tried!

    Reply
    • Amanda Cooks & Styles

      May 17, 2021 at 8:58 am

      Hi Brandy! This makes me so happy you all enjoyed it! Thanks for the review :)Amanda

      Reply
  26. Rachel

    May 10, 2021 at 10:29 am

    I am making this for dinner tonight and my marinate is like gum! What should I do

    Reply
    • Amanda Cooks & Styles

      May 10, 2021 at 11:01 am

      Hi Rachel, I think the sauce may have been cooked for too long or too high. Place a thin layer of water in a saucepan, add the marinade back to the pan over low heat, whisking constantly to loosen it up.

      Reply
  27. Sarah

    March 25, 2021 at 12:20 pm

    Is there anyway to turn this into a freezer meal?

    Reply
    • Anne Martin

      July 22, 2021 at 11:39 am

      I would freeze the cut up chicken by itself and the sauce by itself, both in ziplock freezer bags. Dpuble bag the sauce. Thaw chicken and sauce in the fridge the day before you are going to make it. The morning of, mix the chicken with half the sauce in a fresh ziplock or bowl and lmarinade in fridge. Then skewer and cook when you are ready.

      Reply
      • Earl Preston

        May 13, 2022 at 1:27 am

        The Teriyaki sauce is the best one out there. Nice job.

        Reply
  28. Tori

    March 16, 2021 at 7:18 pm

    5 stars
    this was so delicious, definitely some of the best teriyaki chicken i’ve ever had!

    Reply
    • Amanda Cooks & Styles

      May 2, 2021 at 9:12 am

      Hi Tori! Wow! Thank you so much for the review! So happy you enjoyed it! :)Amanda

      Reply
  29. Adrienne Becker

    February 25, 2021 at 5:59 pm

    Made it in the crockpot and then thickened the extra sauce on the stove after. It was delicious! Definitely going in the rotation!

    Reply
    • Suzanne

      March 10, 2021 at 2:45 pm

      High or low? And how long in crockpot??

      Reply
      • Cassondra

        April 26, 2022 at 5:22 pm

        5 stars
        What a wonderful recipe! My husband loves the sauce so much he wants me to just make it to put on lots of different things. How long would it keep in the fridge? Have you froze it before?

        Reply
  30. June

    February 24, 2021 at 9:14 am

    Do you know about how many chicken skewers this recipe yields?

    Reply
    • Amanda Cooks & Styles

      February 24, 2021 at 9:32 am

      Hi June, You should get about eight chicken skewers. :)Amanda

      Reply
  31. Steph Scott

    February 22, 2021 at 7:26 pm

    5 stars
    So yummy! I didn’t use skewers, because my kiddos are really young, but it was amazing just cooked up in a skillet! My husband said this is one of his new fav dinners. Thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
    • Amanda Cooks & Styles

      February 23, 2021 at 5:16 am

      Hi Steph! I’m so happy you and your family enjoyed it! :)Amanda

      Reply
  32. Henrichka

    February 21, 2021 at 12:43 pm

    I tried it, and it was delicious. How can I make it vegetarian for my friend who is please? What would you recommend I substitute gor the chicken?

    Reply
    • Amanda Cooks & Styles

      February 23, 2021 at 2:22 pm

      Hi Henrichka! I have not tried this recipe using a vegetarian substitute, but I would probably use cauliflower or possibly tofu. :)Amanda

      Reply
    • Wen

      January 13, 2022 at 12:01 pm

      I have done similar broiled kabobs in the oven with tofu cubes that have been marinated then I broiled them, they don’t taste like chicken but they taste good!

      Reply
  33. Janelle

    January 28, 2021 at 10:36 am

    5 stars
    I made this recipe with chicken cutlets, and substituted a bit of a more liquid teriyaki sauce for the soy sauce (i didn’t have enough soy sauce left), but it was delicious! I also wanted to try it with coconut rice but I was more focused on the chicken I totally forgot to cook the rice in the coconut milk. Otherwise my husband and son loved it! There was maybe 2-3 tablespoons of the teriyaki sauce left and my husband scrapped it into a small bowl to save for dipping! Great recipe, thanks!

    Reply
    • Amanda Cooks & Styles

      February 23, 2021 at 2:18 pm

      Hi Janelle, Sounds delicious with cutlets! So happy you all enjoyed it! :)Amanda

      Reply
  34. Joyce

    January 27, 2021 at 4:27 pm

    5 stars
    So amazing! This recipe is a keeper. Absolutely delicious.

    Reply
    • Amanda Cooks & Styles

      February 23, 2021 at 2:18 pm

      Hi Joyce! Yay! So glad you enjoyed it :)Amanda

      Reply
  35. Connie D

    January 26, 2021 at 1:19 pm

    Can this be made in the oven or stove – I don’t have a grill.

    Reply
    • Amanda Cooks & Styles

      January 27, 2021 at 7:19 am

      Hi Connie, You can cook them in a nonstick skillet on the stove over medium-high heat turning every 2-3 minutes until cooked through. :)Amanda

      Reply
  36. Elizabeth C

    January 24, 2021 at 4:12 pm

    5 stars
    Loved this recipe! We made a half batch of sauce and marinated overnight. Wonderful.

    Reply
    • Amanda Cooks & Styles

      January 24, 2021 at 4:14 pm

      So happy you enjoyed it! :)Amanda

      Reply
      • Khadijah

        January 31, 2021 at 8:14 pm

        5 stars
        I tried this recipe today but I poured the sause over the chicken and baked it in the oven because i don’t have a grill and it was amazing. Its the best teriyaki chicken I’ve ever tasted, definitely gonna make again.

        Reply
        • Amanda Cooks & Styles

          February 1, 2021 at 7:39 am

          Wow! So happy you enjoyed it!! :)Amanda

          Reply

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