A white plate with grilled meat skewers on a bed of rice, drizzled with brown sauce, set on a striped napkin and wooden tray.

Kid-Friendly Teriyaki Chicken Skewers

Serves 8-10
Total Time 45 minutes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Inactive Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes

Ingredients

1 pound chicken tenders or chicken breast, cut into chunks
½ cup Kikkoman® Teriyaki Takumi, Original sauce (plus extra for brushing)
Wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning
Optional: pineapple chunks or colorful bell peppers

Directions

  1. Marinate chicken chunks in teriyaki sauce for at least 30 minutes (up to overnight).
  2. Preheat grill or grill pan over medium heat.
  3. Thread chicken onto skewers, alternate with pineapple or bell peppers if using.
  4. Grill skewers for about 3–4 minutes per side, brushing with extra teriyaki sauce, until fully cooked and caramelized.
  5. Serve warm with rice, veggies, or even just by themselves as a fun handheld meal!

Recipe created in partnership with Hannah Lee at @heyhannahlee

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