Savory Scallion Chicken Skewers
Delicious Scallion Chicken Skewers Made Even Better with Homemade Teriyaki Sauce!
Perfect for camping and outdoor gatherings these days! Today, we’ve made popular sweet and savory chicken skewers! ♥♥♥ Making the teriyaki sauce at home allows for a tastier and healthier enjoyment. ♡♡♡ The preparation is also very simple, making it great to make ahead, freeze, and take on your trips! ♥♥♥
Chicken Skewer Ingredients
- 1kg boneless, skinless chicken thigh, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 large scallion (green onion), cut into pieces the same size as the chicken
- 1 cup soju or cooking wine (to remove chicken odor)
- 1 Tbsp salt
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
Sauce Ingredients
- Teriyaki Sauce Ingredients
- 1 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup katsuobushi broth (or katsuobushi soy sauce)
- 2 cups water
- 2 onions, roughly chopped
- 1 large scallion (green onion), roughly chopped
- 10 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 Tbsp cornstarch
- 2 Tbsp water (for cornstarch slurry)
- 3 Tbsp oyster sauce
- Teriyaki Sauce Ingredients
- 1 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup katsuobushi broth (or katsuobushi soy sauce)
- 2 cups water
- 2 onions, roughly chopped
- 1 large scallion (green onion), roughly chopped
- 10 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 Tbsp cornstarch
- 2 Tbsp water (for cornstarch slurry)
- 3 Tbsp oyster sauce
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Prepare all the ingredients for the chicken skewers and teriyaki sauce. Rinse the chicken thigh meat thoroughly.
Step 2
Cut the chicken thigh meat into bite-sized pieces, about 2.5-3 cm. It’s important to keep the pieces relatively large so they don’t dry out during cooking.
Step 3
In a bowl, combine the cut chicken with 1 Tbsp salt, 1 Tbsp minced garlic, and 1 cup of soju or cooking wine. Mix well and let it marinate for about 10 minutes to remove any unwanted odors from the chicken.
Step 4
Drain the marinated chicken pieces using a sieve. This helps the pieces stay firmly on the skewers and reduces oil splatter while cooking.
Step 5
Cut the large scallion into pieces roughly the same size as the chicken chunks. Avoid cutting them too thinly to prevent them from burning too quickly.
Step 6
Thread the chicken and scallion pieces onto skewers, alternating between them. Aim for 2-3 pieces of chicken and scallion per skewer for a good balance of ingredients and appearance.
Step 7
Voila! Here are the beautifully assembled scallion chicken skewers. Don’t they look appetizing? ♥♥♥
Step 8
Heat a pan with a generous amount of cooking oil over medium heat. Place the assembled skewers in the pan, ensuring not to overcrowd it. Leave some space between each skewer.
Step 9
Cook the skewers, turning them occasionally, until they are golden brown and nicely browned on all sides. Make sure the chicken is cooked through completely. Patience is key for perfectly cooked skewers!
Step 10
Now, let’s make the homemade teriyaki sauce to elevate the flavor of our chicken skewers! Get ready to combine all the sauce ingredients.
Step 11
In a saucepan, combine all the teriyaki sauce ingredients *except* for the cornstarch slurry (2 Tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 Tbsp water). This includes soy sauce, katsuobushi broth, water, chopped onions, chopped scallions, whole garlic cloves, sugar, and oyster sauce.
Step 12
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Let it simmer for about 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together. Reduce the heat slightly once it starts boiling.
Step 13
After simmering, strain the sauce through a sieve to remove the solids (onions, scallions, garlic). This step ensures a smooth, velvety teriyaki sauce.
Step 14
Return the strained sauce to the saucepan. Gradually add the cornstarch slurry (cornstarch and water mixture) while stirring constantly until the sauce reaches your desired thickness.
Step 15
Continue to cook over low heat for about 2 more minutes, stirring to prevent sticking and ensure even thickening. Be careful not to overcook.
Step 16
The perfect sauce consistency is achieved when you can draw a line on the bottom of the pan with your spatula, and the line holds its shape, as shown in the picture. This ensures the sauce coats the skewers beautifully. ♥♥♥
Step 17
Arrange the beautifully cooked scallion chicken skewers on a plate. Using a brush, generously coat each skewer with the warm, homemade teriyaki sauce. This completes your delicious scallion chicken skewers! ♡♡♡
Step 18
Here they are – the finished scallion chicken skewers! Enjoy these homemade skewers, which are even more flavorful and healthier than store-bought ones! ♥♥♥
