Grilled Teriyaki Chicken Thigh Skewers

Grilled Teriyaki Chicken Thigh Skewers

You’ll want to plan ahead with this recipe to allow the thighs to marinate long enough.

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
60 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 25 mins
Yield:
4 servings
Servings:
4

Ingredients

Teriyaki Sauce

  • ½ cup water
  • 2 ½ tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon mirin (Japanese sweet wine)
  • 2 teaspoons agave nectar
  • 1 large garlic clove, finely minced
  • ½ teaspoon freshly grated ginger
  • 1 tablespoon tapioca flour
  • 2 tablespoons cold water
  • 1 ¼ pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into strips

Directions

Step 1
Combine water, brown sugar, soy sauce, mirin, agave, garlic, and ginger in a saucepan over medium heat. Combine tapioca flour with 2 tablespoons water in a bowl; whisk until dissolved. Add mixture to the teriyaki sauce in the saucepan.

Step 2
Heat sauce until it thickens to your desired thickness. Add more water if sauce becomes too thick.

Step 3
Remove sauce from heat and reserve 1/4 cup for basting. Combine remaining sauce and chicken in a bowl and refrigerate for 1 hour.

Step 4
Thread chicken strips onto skewers.

Step 5
Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Grill chicken skewers on the preheated grill for 3 minutes per side, basting with reserved teriyaki sauce.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

284
Calories
14g
Fat
15g
Carbs
23g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 284
% Daily Value *
Total Fat14g 18%
Saturated Fat4g 20%
Cholesterol80mg 27%
Sodium522mg 23%
Total Carbohydrate15g 5%
Dietary Fiber0g 1%
Total Sugars12g
Protein23g
Vitamin C0mg 2%
Calcium23mg 2%
Iron2mg 9%
Potassium197mg 4%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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