Spicy Chicken Yakitori Skewers with Scallion Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-08 · Updated 2026-06-08

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Tender chicken pieces threaded on skewers, grilled and brushed with a spicy yakitori sauce, served with a fresh scallion dipping sauce. This Japanese-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs boneless chicken thighs, soy sauce, mirin for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb boneless chicken thighs
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tbsp mirin
2 tbsp sake
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp Sriracha sauce
4 stalks green onions
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tbsp vegetable oil
8 bamboo skewers

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Instructions

Step 1: Cut 1 lb boneless chicken thighs into 1-inch pieces and thread evenly onto 8 soaked bamboo skewers.
Step 2: In a small saucepan, combine 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tbsp mirin, 2 tbsp sake, 1 tbsp brown sugar, and 1 tsp Sriracha sauce. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook for 5 minutes until slightly thickened, then remove from heat.
Step 3: Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Brush the 8 skewers with 1 tbsp vegetable oil to prevent sticking.
Step 4: Grill the skewers for 4 minutes per side, brushing generously with the yakitori sauce each time, until the chicken is cooked through and caramelized.
Step 5: While grilling, finely chop 4 green onions and mix with 1 tsp sesame oil to create a scallion sauce for dipping.
Step 6: Serve the skewers hot with the scallion sauce on the side for dipping.