Sweet Teriyaki Chicken Skewers

These Sweet Teriyaki Chicken Skewers are the perfect dinner recipe or even holiday appetizer. They are prepared in the oven and they re so juicy and tasty! Warning- make more than you plan because you’ll likely eat more than you expect, yes they are THAT good!

Why everyone loves this Skewer Recipe

• It’s easy to make: No mess, simple ingredients and quick and fast to make. Need I say more???
• It’s perfect for families or large groups: Looking for an easy, simple recipe that is hearty and healthy? Put these sweet Teriyaki chicken skewers on the dinner table and make the entire family happy!
• It’s affordable: The average cost to make a large batch of mashed potatoes is under $1 per serving.

Tips for making the perfect Sweet Teriyaki Chicken Skewers

Slice your chicken thin- The key to keeping the chicken juicy is slicing it super thick so you can keep it stuffed it on the skewer. Use a sharp knife and cut your chicken into thin slices! 

Broil your skewers- If you want the perfect glaze on your skewers you’ll need to cook them at a high temperature so that they cartelize! Broil your skewers as the final step, or, turn your oven on to the highest setting!

Serve this with Creamy Mac & Cheese, Creamy Garlic, Mashed Potatoes or even, Honey Butter Cornbread

Ingredients You’ll Need

• Chicken
• Brown Sugar
• Teriyaki Sauce
• Ginger
• Sweet Chili Sauce
• Sesame Oil

Sweet Teriyaki Chicken Skewers

5 from 11 votes

Prep: 10 minutes mins

Cook: 25 minutes mins

Servings: 6 skewers

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Equipment

• chicken skewers

Ingredients 

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• ▢ 2 lbs chicken thighs (or breasts) sliced thin

For the chicken marinade

• ▢ 1 tsp sesame oil
• ▢ 1 tbsp minced garlic
• ▢ 2 tbsps minced ginger
• ▢ 1/4 cup teriyaki sauce
• ▢ 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
• ▢ 2 tbsps light brown sugar

For the Sauce

• ▢ 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
• ▢ 1/4 cup teriyaki sauce
• ▢ 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
• ▢ 2 tbsps light brown sugar
• ▢ 1 tbsp honey

Instructions 

1. Slice your chicken thighs thin, and then marinate your chicken in your the chicken marinade for one hour or up to overnight
2. Add your chicken pieces to the skewer.
3. Cook chicken skewers at 350 degrees for 15 minutes. While your chicken is cooking, add all of your sauce ingredients to a small pan and simmer. Then, brush your chicken with some of your sauce.
4. Cook for another 10 minutes, and bask again before broiling.
5. Brush with the remaining sauce and serve hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 345kcal

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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