Grilled Chicken and Onion Skewers with Sweet Soy Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-22 · Updated 2026-04-22

Tender chicken and caramelized onion skewers coated in a homemade sweet soy glaze, grilled to smoky perfection for a simple weeknight meal. This Japanese-inspired grilling recipe, ready in about 37 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, onion, sweet soy sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 pound chicken thighs
• 1 medium onion
• 3 tablespoons sweet soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon mirin
• 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon sesame seeds

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Cut 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs into 1-inch cubes. Slice 1 medium onion into 1/2-inch rings. Thread chicken and onion alternately onto 12 soaked bamboo skewers, spacing pieces about 1 inch apart.
2. Step 2: Whisk 3 tablespoons sweet soy sauce, 1 tablespoon mirin, 1 teaspoon rice vinegar, and 1 minced garlic clove in a small bowl. Brush 2 tablespoons of the mixture over skewers and let marinate for 15 minutes.
3. Step 3: Preheat grill to medium-high. Place skewers on grill and cook for 10-12 minutes, turning every 3 minutes and brushing with remaining sauce, until chicken is cooked through and edges are golden brown.
4. Step 4: Transfer to a plate, drizzle with 1 teaspoon sesame oil, and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon sesame seeds.