Name: Tasty Teriyaki Chicken Skewers
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1.5 pounds Boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes; 1 large Red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 large Green bell pepper, cored, seeded, and cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 cup Fresh pineapple chunks (canned also works, drained); 12-15 Wooden or metal skewers (if using wooden, soak in water for at least 30 minutes); 2 tablespoons Sesame seeds, for garnish (optional); Fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish (optional); 1/2 cup Soy sauce (use a low-sodium version if preferred); 1/4 cup Honey (or brown sugar); 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar; 1 tablespoon Sesame oil; 2 cloves Garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon Fresh ginger, grated; 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper; 1 tablespoon Cornstarch (mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water for thickening, if desired for a glaze)

Description

These Tasty Teriyaki Chicken Skewers are a flavorful and family-friendly dish featuring marinated chicken, colorful vegetables, and juicy pineapple, perfect for busy weeknights or summer barbecues.

Ingredients

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1.5 pounds Boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 large Red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 large Green bell pepper, cored, seeded, and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 cup Fresh pineapple chunks (canned also works, drained)
12–15 Wooden or metal skewers (if using wooden, soak in water for at least 30 minutes)
2 tablespoons Sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)
Fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish (optional)
1/2 cup Soy sauce (use a low-sodium version if preferred)
1/4 cup Honey (or brown sugar)
2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
1 tablespoon Sesame oil
2 cloves Garlic, minced
1 tablespoon Fresh ginger, grated
1/4 teaspoon Black pepper
1 tablespoon Cornstarch (mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water for thickening, if desired for a glaze)

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Instructions

Prepare the marinade: In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and black pepper
Marinate the chicken: Add the cubed chicken breasts to the marinade, ensuring all pieces are well coated. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes
Prepare vegetables and fruit: Cut your red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and pineapple into roughly 1-inch pieces
Thread the skewers: Remove chicken from marinade, reserving the remaining marinade. Thread chicken, bell peppers, and pineapple alternately onto skewers
Cook the skewers: Grill skewers at medium-high heat for 10-15 minutes, turning frequently until the chicken is cooked through and has char marks
Glaze with sauce (optional): Bring reserved marinade to a boil, then reduce and simmer until thickened. Brush this onto skewers during the last few minutes of cooking
Serve: Garnish with sesame seeds and fresh cilantro, serve immediately

Notes

Pre-soak wooden skewers to prevent burning for at least 30 minutes.

Prep Time: 30 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Category: Dinner
Method: Grilling
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 skewer
Calories: 280 kcal
Sugar: 10 g
Sodium: 780 mg
Fat: 9 g
Saturated Fat: 2 g
Unsaturated Fat: N/A
Trans Fat: N/A
Carbohydrates: 18 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 32 g
Cholesterol: 80 mg