Chicken Yakitori Skewers

Name: Chicken Yakitori Skewers
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces; 6 scallions, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1/3 cup soy sauce; 1/3 cup mirin; 2 tbsp brown sugar; wooden skewers, soaked in water

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Grilled chicken and scallion skewers glazed with a sweet-savory soy and mirin sauce.

35minTotal time

4Serves

EasyDifficulty

JapaneseGluten-FreeDairy-Free

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Common allergens detected: Soy

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Ingredients

Servings

Units

1½ poundChicken Thighs
6Green Onions
⅓ cup
⅓ cupMirin
2 tablespoonBrown Sugar
Bamboo Skewers

How to cook it

4 steps

Step 1
In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, mirin, and brown sugar; simmer over medium heat 5-7 minutes until slightly thickened, then let cool.
Step 2
Thread chicken pieces and scallion pieces alternately onto the soaked skewers.
Step 3
Brush skewers with the sauce and grill over medium-high heat 3-4 minutes per side, brushing with more sauce, until the chicken reaches 165°F with no pink remaining.
Step 4
Serve the skewers with any remaining sauce drizzled on top.

Nutrition per serving

385Calories

18.2gCarbs

18.8gFat

34.5gProtein

14.3gSugar

1,073mgSodium

AI-estimatedThese values are estimated by AI from the ingredient list and are approximate — not a substitute for a verified nutrition label. Actual values vary with brands, portions, and preparation.