Grilled Chicken Yakitori Skewers with Tare Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-26 · Updated 2026-04-26

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Tender chicken pieces grilled on skewers and brushed with a glossy, savory-sweet tare sauce, capturing the essence of Japanese street food. This Japanese-inspired sushi recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, soy sauce, mirin for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Japanese cuisine 280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb, boneless and skin-on, cut into 1-inch cubes chicken thighs
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup mirin
2 tbsp sake
2 tbsp sugar
4 stalks, cut into 1-inch pieces green onions
8, soaked in water for 30 minutes bamboo skewers
1 tbsp vegetable oil

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Instructions

Step 1: In a small saucepan, combine 1/4 cup soy sauce, 1/4 cup mirin, 2 tbsp sake, and 2 tbsp sugar; bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook for 10 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly; remove from heat and let cool as tare sauce.
Step 2: Thread the 1 lb cubed chicken thighs and 4 cut green onion pieces alternately onto 8 soaked bamboo skewers.
Step 3: Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat and brush the surface with 1 tbsp vegetable oil to prevent sticking.
Step 4: Place the skewers on the grill and cook for 4 minutes per side, turning carefully, brushing generously with the tare sauce during the last 2 minutes to create a shiny glaze.
Step 5: Remove the skewers when the chicken is cooked through and slightly caramelized, about 10 minutes total, and serve hot with extra tare sauce for dipping.