High-Protein Teriyaki Chicken Skewers Recipe

High-Protein Teriyaki Chicken Skewers Recipe

Maus2mo

Servings: 4 people

Prep time: 1 hour

Cook time: 30 minutes

Total time: 1 hour 30 minutes

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

  1. First, make the sauce: Combine cornstarch and water in a small bowl. Add the remaining ingredients and the cornstarch/water mixture in a medium saucepan. Stir frequently, and bring the sauce to a simmer. Cook until sauce lightly thickens. The sauce will be dark brown. Once the sauce has thickened, remove it from the heat and let it cool completely. (place in the fridge to speed up the process)
  2. Once the sauce is completely cooled, place the cubed chicken in a large ziplock bag. Pour half of the sauce over the chicken and gently shake to coat the chicken. Let chicken marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes. Place remaining sauce aside for later.
  3. When the chicken is done marinating, place your chicken on skewers and heat the grill to medium heat.
  4. Once the grill is hot, place skewers on a 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 the remaining teriyaki sauce.
  5. Remove skewers from the grill and serve with chopped green onion and a sprinkle of sesame seeds(optional).

Nutrition Facts

Calories: 390kcal

Carbohydrates: 28g

Protein: 46g

Fat: 10g

Saturated Fat: 2g

Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g

Monounsaturated Fat: 3g

Trans Fat: 0.04g

Cholesterol: 215mg

Sodium: 1291mg

Potassium: 634mg

Fiber: 0.3g

Sugar: 22g

Vitamin A: 55IU

Vitamin C: 1mg

Calcium: 45mg

Iron: 2mg

Nutrition Disclaimer: We are not certified nutritionists. Nutritional facts are an estimate and are provided as a courtesy. They are generated by an online API that recognizes ingredient names and amounts and makes calculations based on the serving size. Results may vary.

How to Store the High-Protein Teriyaki Chicken Skewers

Store leftover high-protein chicken teriyaki skewers in a sealed container in a refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat in a microwave, oven, or on the stove. Recommends removing leftover chicken from the skewers and storing the leftover meat. Add leftover teriyaki chicken to salads, stir-fries, and other dishes.

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