Grilled Chicken Teriyaki Skewers with Miso Ranch Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Japanese Recipes. (Grilled Chicken Teriyaki Skewers with Miso Ranch Recipe). If ‘teri' means ‘shine,' and ‘yaki' refers to grilling, then these chicken skewers are the poster children for teriyaki. Marinated in soy sauce, sake, and mirin, the chicken is grilled to sweet, smoky perfection and dipped in a refreshing, herby miso ‘ranch' sauce that'll send your summer cookout guests into a frenzy. The only bottles not invited to this party are bottled teriyaki sauces! Garnish with sesame seeds if desired.

Brief

Prep 30 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Additional: 2hrs

Total: 2hrs45 mins

Servings: 12

Yield: 12 small skewers

Grilled Chicken Teriyaki Skewers with Miso Ranch Recipe

Ingredients

12 bamboo skewers

2 pounds skinless

boneless chicken thighs

½ cup soy sauce

½ cup sake

⅓ cup mirin (Japanese sweet wine)

2 teaspoons finely grated ginger

2 tablespoons minced green onions

¼ cup brown sugar

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

¾ cup mayonnaise

¼ cup sour cream

⅓ cup buttermilk

1 tablespoon white miso paste

or to taste

1 tablespoon minced green onion

1 clove garlic

crushed

1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh tarragon

1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh dill

1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives

freshly ground black pepper to taste

1 pinch cayenne pepper

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Soak bamboo skewers in water.

Step 2

Cut chicken thighs in half lengthwise along the creases and halve the thicker portions to get 3 or 4 pieces each. Place chicken in a bowl. Pour in soy sauce sake mirin ginger green onions brown sugar and oil. Toss by hand until well combined and brown sugar is dissolved. Cover top in plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 2 to 6 hours.

Step 3

Combine mayonnaise sour cream buttermilk and miso in a bowl. Add green onion garlic tarragon dill and chives. Season with black pepper and cayenne. Whisk dressing until thoroughly combined.

Step 4

Thread chicken pieces onto skewers. Strain marinade into a saucepan and bring to a boil to make the glaze.

Step 5

Preheat a grill for medium-high heat. Grill skewers basting with some of the reserved marinade until meat firms up and springs back to the touch 4 to 5 minutes per side.

Step 6

Serve skewers next to the miso ranch dressing and brush with reserved glaze.

Nutritional Information

Grilled Chicken Teriyaki Skewers with Miso Ranch Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:12

Calories: 280.3

% Daily Value *

Protein: 14.3g 29%

Carbohydrates: 9.6g 3%

Dietary Fiber: 0.3g 1%

Sugars: 7.8g

Fat: 18.6g 29%

Saturated Fat: 4g 20%

Cholesterol: 54.2mg 18%

Vitamin A Iu: 164.4IU 3%

Niacin Equivalents: 6.3mg 48%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 18%

Vitamin C: 0.9mg 2%

Folate: 9mcg 2%

Calcium: 31.2mg 3%

Iron: 1mg 6%

Magnesium: 20.1mg 7%

Potassium: 181mg 5%

Sodium: 788mg 32%

Calories From Fat: 167.1

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.