Enjoy the perfect blend of sweet and savory flavors with these grilled chicken teriyaki skewers. Marinated in a homemade teriyaki sauce and cooked to perfection on the grill, these skewers are a crowd-pleaser. Served with a twist of miso ranch dipping sauce, this dish takes your taste buds on a flavorful journey. Best of all, it's easy to prepare and can be made in under 30 minutes. Perfect for a summer barbecue or a quick weeknight meal.
Ingredients
- For the Chicken Skewers:
- - 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- - 1/2 cup soy sauce
- - 1/4 cup brown sugar
- - 1/4 cup mirin
- - 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- - 2 cloves garlic, minced
- - 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- - 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- - Wooden skewers, soaked in water for 15 minutes
- For the Miso Ranch Dipping Sauce:
- - 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- - 1/4 cup buttermilk
- - 2 tablespoons white miso paste
- - 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
- - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- - 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- - 1 clove garlic, minced
- - Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- In a bowl, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, mirin, rice vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and sesame oil. Whisk well to combine and create the teriyaki marinade.
- Place the chicken cubes in a resealable plastic bag or a shallow dish. Pour the teriyaki marinade over the chicken, making sure all the pieces are coated. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes, or up to 2 hours for a stronger flavor.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Thread the marinated chicken cubes onto the soaked wooden skewers, dividing them evenly among the skewers.
- Oil the grill grates lightly to prevent sticking. Place the skewers on the grill and cook for about 4-5 minutes per side, or until the chicken is cooked through and slightly charred.
- While the chicken is grilling, prepare the miso ranch dipping sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, buttermilk, white miso paste, chopped chives, parsley, dill, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Adjust the seasoning according to your taste.
- Serve the grilled chicken teriyaki skewers hot off the grill, accompanied by the miso ranch dipping sauce.
- Enjoy!