Teriyaki Chicken Skewers with Teriyaki Meatballs
Servings: 8
Calories: 151kcal
These Teriyaki Chicken Skewers are such a fun meal. This grilled chicken skewers recipe is loaded with grilled onions, peppers, pineapple, and teriyaki meatballs. Fire up the grill for this healthy and delicious meal!
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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds ground chicken
- 1/4 cup skim milk
- 1/4 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- 1 Tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp Teriyaki Marinade plus more for garnish
- 1/4 cup crushed pineapple fully drained
- pinch salt and pepper
- chopped pineapple
- chopped onion
- chopped green pepper
- 8 wooden or metal skewers
- sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- If using wooden skewers, soak in water while you prepare the meatballs.
- In a large bowl, stir together the skim milk and breadcrumbs. Add in the chicken, garlic, egg, teriyaki marinade, pineapple, and salt and pepper. Use your hands to crush and combine all the ingredients until fully mixed.
- Use your hands (or a small ice cream scoop) to form the meatballs into small balls equalling about 2 tablespoons of the mixture.
- Place the meatballs onto a parchment lined baking sheet and brush all sides with more Teriyaki Marinade. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
- Heat your grill or grill pan over medium/high heat. Brush with canola oil to prevent sticking.
- To make your skewers, start with a chunk pineapple, then a meatball, the both types of pepper, then another meatballs, then a chunk onion, then a meatball, then more pineapple.
- Grill each skewer for 8-10 minutes, rotating every 2 minutes to make sure the meatballs are fully cooked on every side.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 151kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 93mg | Sodium: 85mg | Potassium: 485mg | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 55IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 0.9mg