Street Yakitori Chicken Skewers with Sauce

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

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Tender chicken thigh pieces grilled on skewers and glazed with a sweet-savory yakitori sauce for an iconic Japanese street food snack. This Japanese-inspired street-food recipe, ready in about 52 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 320 calories and feeds 3, 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: 40 min Cook: 12 min Serves 3 Japanese cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

12 oz boneless, skinless, cut into 1-inch pieces chicken thighs
3 tbsp soy sauce
3 tbsp mirin
2 tbsp sake
1 tbsp sugar
1 clove, minced garlic
1 tsp fresh grated ginger
2 stalks, cut into 1-inch pieces green onions
1 tbsp vegetable oil
6, soaked in water 30 minutes bamboo skewers

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Instructions

Step 1: Soak 6 bamboo skewers in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning. Thread 12 oz boneless skinless chicken thigh pieces and 2 stalks cut green onions alternately onto each skewer.
Step 2: In a small saucepan, combine 3 tbsp soy sauce, 3 tbsp mirin, 2 tbsp sake, 1 tbsp sugar, 1 minced garlic clove, and 1 tsp grated fresh ginger. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook for 5 minutes until sauce thickens slightly. Remove from heat.
Step 3: Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat (about 400°F). Brush 1 tbsp vegetable oil on skewers and grill for 3 minutes per side, brushing generously with yakitori sauce during the last 3 minutes, until chicken is glazed and cooked through with slight char.
Step 4: Remove skewers and serve hot, optionally garnished with additional sauce or chopped green onions for a traditional Japanese street food experience.