Takeout-Style Chicken Yakitori for Dinner
Tender grilled chicken skewers glazed in a sweet and savory soy-based sauce—perfect for weeknight dinners or casual grilling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
1½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
2–3 green onions, cut into 1-inch pieces
½ cup soy sauce
¼ cup mirin
¼ cup sake
2 tbsp brown sugar or honey
1 clove garlic, minced (optional)
½ tsp grated ginger (optional)
Sesame seeds or chopped green onion for garnish
Wooden or metal skewers
Instructions
- Soak wooden skewers for 30 minutes if using.
- In a saucepan, combine soy sauce, mirin, sake, sugar, garlic, and ginger. Simmer 8–10 minutes until thickened.
- Cut chicken into 1½-inch pieces. Alternate chicken and green onions on skewers.
- Grill or broil skewers, turning and basting with sauce for 6–8 minutes or until cooked through.
- Brush with final sauce and garnish. Serve hot.
Notes
Reserve extra sauce for serving. Use chicken breast if preferred. Add vegetables for variation.
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