Ingredients

  • 2 lbs chicken breasts, skinned and cut into 2-inch chunks
  • 2 teaspoons chinese five-spice powder
  • 1 cup low-sodium teriyaki sauce
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons ginger, minced
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons garlic, minced
  • salt

Method

  • Combine five-spice powder, sauce, juice, oil, ginger, garlic, and salt (to taste) in a medium-sized bowl and mix well.
  • Add chunks of chicken breast and stir to coat.
  • Distribute chicken so all pieces have maximum contact with marinade, cover bowl, and marinate for at least 1 hour in refrigerator.
  • Preheat gas or electric grill, or light charcoal grill.
  • When grill is nearly ready, remove chicken from refrigerator and spear cubes on bamboo skewers.
  • grill for 1 minute on each of four sides, or until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear.
  • * If no Chinese five-spice powder, mix ground cloves, cinnamon, hot pepper, fennel, and anise to make 2 teaspoons.