Easy Japanese Chicken Yakitori Skewers for Family Dinners: 1 Sweet-Savory Weeknight Hit with Sticky Glaze
Tender chicken skewers glazed with a sticky-sweet soy-based tare sauce, grilled or broiled to perfection for an easy Japanese-inspired family dinner.
Ingredients
1½ lbs boneless chicken thighs
½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
¼ cup mirin
¼ cup sake
2 tbsp sugar
1 garlic clove (optional)
1 tsp grated ginger (optional)
1 bunch scallions, cut in 1-inch pieces (optional)
Sesame seeds (optional garnish)
Soaked wooden or metal skewers
Instructions
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Soak skewers in water for 30 minutes.
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Combine soy sauce, mirin, sake, sugar, garlic, and ginger in saucepan. Simmer 10–12 minutes until glossy.
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Cut chicken into 1½-inch pieces. Thread onto skewers with scallions.
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Grill or broil skewers 5–6 minutes per side. Brush with sauce during last few minutes.
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Serve hot with extra sauce, sesame seeds, and chopped scallions.
Notes
Use tamari for gluten-free version. Marinate chicken in tare for 30 minutes if time allows.