Soy-Glazed Chicken Yakitori Skewers with Scallions

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-01 · Updated 2026-05-01

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Grilled chicken skewers brushed with a savory soy glaze and garnished with fresh scallions, offering a delicious taste of Japanese street food. This Japanese recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs soy sauce, mirin, sake 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: 20 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Japanese cuisine 280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tbsp mirin
2 tbsp sake
1 tbsp brown sugar
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp ginger, grated
3 stalks green onions, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 tbsp vegetable oil
8 soaked in water for 30 minutes bamboo skewers

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Instructions

Step 1: In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tablespoons mirin, 2 tablespoons sake, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1 teaspoon grated ginger. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly, then remove from heat and let cool.
Step 2: Thread the 1 pound boneless chicken thigh pieces alternately with 3 stalks of green onions (cut into 1-inch pieces) onto 8 soaked bamboo skewers.
Step 3: Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat and brush the grates with 1 tablespoon vegetable oil.
Step 4: Grill the skewers for 3-4 minutes per side, brushing generously with the soy glaze each time, until the chicken is cooked through and caramelized.
Step 5: Remove from the grill and serve immediately, spooning any remaining glaze over the top.