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Teriyaki Chicken Skewers are tangy and sweet with lots of veggies, pineapple and chicken. Make these for your next cookout for an easy and budget friendly meal.

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I love making kabobs on the grill. It is a great way to stretch your meat because everything gets layered with vegetables. Plus, your kitchen stays cool and clean!

This new recipe for Teriyaki chicken kabobs is so easy but loaded with flavor and a family favorite grilling recipe. The teriyaki sauce is so yummy that even the kiddos will eat their veggies. The sauce makes everything amazing.

If you love Teriyaki Sauce then you will love these recipes – Grilled Teriyaki Chicken Recipe, Slow Cooker Teriyaki Meatballs Recipe, and Teriyaki Chicken Stir Fry.

Why This Recipe Works

We love to make these kabobs for an easy weeknight meal or when we are feeding a crowd. The ingredients can easily be changed to what you have on hand and can be served with a variety of side dishes.

We love to add this Hawaiian Macaroni Salad as an easy side. The kabobs take minutes to prepare and easy to serve.

Ingredients

ingredients- chicken- pineapple, seasoning, vegetables

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Variations Ideas

  • Vegetable Variation – Feel free to omit veggies you do not like or add ones you do. I also like mushrooms, broccoli, or zucchini and sometimes add those to a few. It is really easy to customize these based on preference.
  • Veggie Kabobs – I also like to make a few skewers with only vegetables. They make a good side and the teriyaki glaze is so delicious on them.
  • Change Meat – Feel free to make these kabobs with pork, beef, or boneless skinless chicken thighs.
  • Teriyaki Sauce – We love to make Teriyaki Sauce from scratch. But you can also use store bought teriyaki sauce if you prefer. Barbecue Sauce is also a great substitute for Teriyaki Sauce.

How to Make Teriyaki Chicken Kabobs

  • Step 1 – First, soak the bamboo skewers in water. I like to use a shallow pan filled with warm water and then I can just put the skewers right in that. They need to soak about 30 minutes. This is to prevent the wood from burning on the grill.
  • Step 2 – Second, get a large mixing bowl and add the brown sugar, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, honey, fresh garlic, ginger and pepper. Whisk all this together really good. Take half of the mixture and put it in a separate bowl.
bowl with marinade and bowl with vegetables and chicken.
  • Step 3 – Now, add the chicken, veggies and pineapple to the large bowl and mix with the teriyaki sauce to coat the chicken.
  • Step 4 – Go ahead and preheat the grill on medium high heat.
  • Step 5 – Let’s make the kabobs. Just thread the chicken, bell peppers, pineapple, onion and another piece of chicken onto the skewer. Keep making kabobs until all the ingredients have been used.
teriyaki chicken kabobs ready to go on the grill
  • Step 6 – Finally, put them on the grill for 8-10 minutes. You need to rotate often so they are cooked evenly.
  • Step 7 – Use the sauce you put in a separate bowl and baste the kabobs with it right before serving. Don’t skip this step because it really makes the kabobs even better.
  • Step 8 – You can garnish with sesame seeds and green onions if you prefer.

Recipe Tips

  • Skewers – Feel free to use metal skewers or wooden skewers to make this recipe. Be sure to soak the wooden ones in water before using. This prevents them from burning on the grill.
  • Marinating Chicken – The chicken needs to marinate for at least 30 minutes but I like to do it overnight. Not only does it save time the next day with everything being cut up but the flavor is incredible when you let this marinate overnight.
  • Preparing Veggies and Chicken – We recommend cutting the vegetables and chicken about the same size so they cook evenly.
  • Cooking Time – Cooking time will vary depending on your grill and how big you cut the chicken. We recommend using a meat thermometer to ensure your tender chicken is cooked thoroughly.
chicken kabobs on a plate with white rice

How to Bake Teriyaki Chicken Kabobs

If you can’t grill, try baking chicken kabobs in the oven. Sometimes, the weather just does not allow for grilling so bake them instead.

Preheat the oven to 450 and bake for 20 to 30 minutes. The internal temperature of the chicken needs to be 165 degrees. Baking times will vary based on how thick you slice the chicken.

Serving Suggestions

These kabobs can be served with many side dishes. We always serve with Instant pot White Rice Recipe or Instant Pot Brown Rice. Add any of these delicious grilled side dishes to complete any meal.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you prepare the skewers the night before?

Yes, you prepare these kabobs the night before. This allows for the marinade to really give the chicken and veggies a ton of flavor. Cook the skewers with 24 hours of preparing them.

How to Store Leftover Teriyaki Chicken Kabobs

Store in an airtight container in the fridge. They will stay fresh for about 3-4 days.

How to Reheat Kabobs

Reheat the leftovers in the oven or microwave. I usually remove the chicken and veggies from the skewer to reheat.

chicken kabobs on a plate

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Teriyaki Chicken Skewers

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Teriyaki chicken kabobs are tangy and sweet with lots of veggies, pineapple and chicken. Make these for your next cookout for an easy meal.
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 4
Cuisine American
Course Main Course
Calories 472

Ingredients

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Instructions

  • Soak bamboo skewers in a shallow pan filled with warm water. Let soak for 30 minutes.
  • In a large mixing bowl add the brown sugar, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, honey, garlic, ginger and pepper. Mix well. Reserve half of this mixture and move it to a separate bowl. Add the chicken, veggies and pineapple to the large bowl and stir well to coat. Let marinate for 30 minutes or overnight.
  • Preheat grill on medium high heat.
  • Thread chicken, bell peppers, pineapple, onion and another piece of chicken onto the skewer. Repeat until all ingredients are used.
  • Cook on medium high heat for 15 minutes (rotating frequently so that they are cooked evenly). Baste the kabobs with the reserved sauce right before serving and top with the sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts

Calories 472kcal, Carbohydrates 70g, Protein 40g, Fat 5g, Saturated Fat 1g, Trans Fat 1g, Cholesterol 108mg, Sodium 1270mg, Potassium 1127mg, Fiber 5g, Sugar 57g, Vitamin A 1225IU, Vitamin C 175mg, Calcium 72mg, Iron 2mg

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