Easy Japanese Chicken Yakitori Skewers for Family Dinners
Easy Japanese Chicken Yakitori Skewers are tender, flavorful chicken pieces grilled and glazed in a sweet-savory sauce. Quick, fun, and perfect for family dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 8 skewers (4 servings) 1x
Ingredients
1½ lbs boneless chicken thighs or breasts, cubed
3–4 scallions, cut into 1-inch pieces (optional)
½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
¼ cup mirin
¼ cup sake (or dry white wine)
2 tbsp brown sugar or honey
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp grated ginger
Sesame seeds (optional)
Skewers (bamboo or metal)
Instructions
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Thread chicken and scallions onto skewers.
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In a saucepan, combine soy sauce, mirin, sake, sugar, garlic, and ginger. Simmer 5–7 minutes until thickened.
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Preheat grill or broiler to medium-high.
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Grill skewers 4–5 minutes per side. Baste with sauce during last half of cooking.
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Drizzle with remaining sauce and sprinkle with sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
Soak bamboo skewers to prevent burning. Use tamari for gluten-free. Great for meal prep or parties.