Stovetop Chicken Yakitori with Scallions

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-24 · Updated 2026-06-24

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Tender chicken skewers glazed in a savory, Whole30-compliant sauce made from coconut aminos and ginger, cooked quickly on the stovetop. This Japanese-inspired Whole30 recipe (paleo), ready in about 30 minutes, pairs scallions, cut into 1-inch pieces, coconut aminos, fresh ginger, grated for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 210 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil salad. 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 210 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
6 stalks scallions, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/4 cup coconut aminos
1 teaspoon raw honey (optional for Paleo, omit for Whole30)
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons water

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Instructions

Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup coconut aminos, 1 teaspoon raw honey (omit for strict Whole30), 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
Step 2: Thread 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast cubes alternately with 6 scallions cut into 1-inch pieces onto 4-5 metal or soaked wooden skewers.
Step 3: Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and add the chicken skewers. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side until browned.
Step 4: Pour the prepared sauce with 2 tablespoons water into the skillet, reduce heat to medium, and cook for another 5 minutes, turning the skewers occasionally, until chicken is cooked through and sauce thickens slightly to glaze the chicken.
Step 5: Remove skewers and serve immediately garnished with extra scallions if desired.