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5 grilled chicken skewers on a white round plate.
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Grilled Teriyaki Chicken Skewers

Teriyaki Chicken Skewers are incredibly tender, grilled to perfection, and coated with a sweet and tangy sauce made of coconut aminos, honey, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and cayenne pepper.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Marinating time30 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Asian
Diet: Gluten Free
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Rena

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoon coconut aminos
  • 2 tablespoon raw honey
  • 2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 clove garlic pressed
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper or to taste
  • 2 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut in 1-inch cubes
  • 1 1/2 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 small pineapple cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 large red onion cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 2 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
  • Optional: Lime wedges

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, combine the coconut aminos, honey, garlic, ginger, and cayenne pepper. Reserve about 2 tablespoons to baste the chicken when it's done grilling.
  • Season the pieces of chicken with salt and pepper, and sprinkle with the cornstarch; stir well to coat each piece. Transfer to the bowl with the remaining marinade. Allow the chicken to marinate for 30 minutes over the counter or for 2 hours in the fridge.
  • Thread the marinated pieces of chicken together with pineapple and onion chunks onto skewers.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill or a grill pan over medium heat and grill the chicken skewers until the meat is nicely charred and cooked through. Baste with the remaining 2 tablespoons of marinade.
  • Serve with lime wedges and garnish with sesame seeds.

Notes

    • Storing leftovers: Refrigerate leftover chicken, pineapple, and onion (removed from the skewers) in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
    • To reheat: Place leftovers on a baking sheet in the oven at 350 degrees F until hot. You can also rewarm the chicken, fruit, and vegetables in the microwave.
    • Freeze: Remove the skewers, then freeze leftover chicken and onion in an airtight freezer-safe container or bag for up to 3 months. I do not recommend freezing the pineapple. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 309kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 97mg | Sodium: 348mg | Potassium: 765mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 203IU | Vitamin C: 76mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 1mg