Chicken Yakitori Skewers Everyone Will Love
Juicy grilled chicken skewers glazed in a sweet-savory soy sauce blend, perfect for a family dinner. A quick, flavorful Japanese-inspired meal in 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
1.5 lbs boneless chicken thighs, cut into chunks
½ cup soy sauce
½ cup mirin
¼ cup sake
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 garlic clove, grated (optional)
1 tsp grated ginger (optional)
4–6 scallions, cut into 1-inch pieces (optional)
8 bamboo skewers, soaked in water
1 tbsp oil (if using grill pan or skillet)
Instructions
- Soak bamboo skewers in water for 30 minutes.
- Combine soy sauce, mirin, sake, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger in a saucepan. Simmer 10–12 minutes until slightly thick.
- Thread chicken and scallions onto skewers.
- Grill or broil skewers 3–4 minutes per side, basting with sauce until cooked and lightly charred.
- Boil extra sauce and drizzle or serve on the side.
Notes
Use tamari for gluten-free. Swap mirin and sake with white wine and a pinch of sugar if needed. Serve with rice and veggies for a full meal.