Sesame-Glazed Teriyaki Chicken Skewers

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-03-29 · Updated 2026-03-29

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Tender chicken skewers marinated in a sweet and savory teriyaki glaze, grilled to perfection and finished with toasted sesame seeds. This Japanese-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, soy sauce, mirin for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 25 min Cook: 15 min Serves 6 Japanese cuisine 280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1.5 lbs, boneless and cubed chicken thighs
1/3 cup soy sauce
2 tbsp mirin
2 tbsp honey
2 tbsp, grated ginger
3 cloves, minced garlic
1 tbsp sesame oil
2 tbsp, toasted sesame seeds
12 wooden skewers
2 tbsp for grilling vegetable oil
2, sliced for garnish green onions

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Instructions

Step 1: In a large bowl, combine soy sauce, mirin, honey, ginger, garlic, and sesame oil. Add chicken cubes and marinate for 30 minutes, turning occasionally.
Step 2: Thread chicken onto skewers, alternating with slices of onion and bell pepper if desired. Brush skewers with vegetable oil.
Step 3: Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grill skewers for 8-10 minutes, turning once, until chicken is cooked through and glaze caramelizes.
Step 4: Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and garnish with green onions. Serve immediately with steamed rice or noodles.