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Close-up of grilled chicken teriyaki skewers showing charred edges and juicy vegetables.

Grilled Teriyaki Chicken Skewers

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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Marinate Time: 3 hours
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 10 Skewers
Calories: 176kcal
Sweet, savory, and perfectly grilled—these teriyaki chicken skewers are a summer favorite that work just as well over rice or a salad.
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Ingredients

For the Chicken:

  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into cubes
  • ¾ cup teriyaki marinade
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ cup pitted Bing cherries optional
  • Dash red pepper flakes optional

For the Skewers:

  • Wooden skewers soaked in water for 20 minutes
  • 1 red bell pepper cut into large pieces
  • ½ large onion quartered
  • 2 cups canned pineapple chunks

Instructions

  • In a large bowl or zip-top bag, combine chicken, teriyaki marinade, garlic, cherries (if using), and red pepper flakes
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, ideally 2–3 hours for maximum flavor
    Bowl of raw chicken chunks marinating in teriyaki sauce, covered with plastic wrap.
  • Preheat your grill to medium-high heat
    Two uncooked chicken teriyaki skewers with pineapple, onion, and red pepper on a white cutting board.
  • Thread the marinated chicken, bell pepper, onion, and pineapple onto soaked skewers, alternating ingredients
    Glass dish filled with assembled uncooked chicken teriyaki skewers.
  • Grill the skewers for 10–15 minutes, turning halfway, until the chicken is fully cooked and has a slight char
    Close-up of grilled chicken teriyaki skewers showing charred edges and juicy vegetables.
  • Serve hot—great over rice, on greens, or straight off the stick!

Notes

  • Soaking wooden skewers prevents them from burning on the grill.
  • If you're skipping the cherries, add an extra tablespoon of marinade for moisture.
  • These skewers are also great with zucchini or mushrooms added in.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 Serving | Calories: 176kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 58mg | Sodium: 935mg | Potassium: 478mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 639IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1mg