Togarashi-Spiced Grilled Chicken Skewers with Yuzu Dipping Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-28 · Updated 2026-04-28

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Juicy chicken skewers seasoned with Japanese togarashi spice blend and served with a tangy yuzu citrus dipping sauce. This Japanese-inspired sushi recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs boneless chicken thighs, vegetable oil, shichimi togarashi for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 310 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: 10 min Serves 4 Japanese cuisine 310 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb, cut into 1.5-inch pieces boneless chicken thighs
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tbsp shichimi togarashi
1 tsp salt
3 tbsp yuzu juice
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp mirin
1 tsp honey
1 clove, minced garlic
8, soaked in water for 30 minutes wooden skewers

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Instructions

Step 1: In a medium bowl, toss 1 lb boneless chicken thigh pieces with 2 tbsp vegetable oil, 1 tbsp shichimi togarashi, and 1 tsp salt until evenly coated. Thread chicken pieces onto 8 soaked wooden skewers.
Step 2: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Grill skewers for 3-4 minutes per side until chicken is cooked through and slightly charred.
Step 3: Meanwhile, whisk together 3 tbsp yuzu juice, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp mirin, 1 tsp honey, and 1 minced garlic clove in a small bowl to make the dipping sauce.
Step 4: Serve grilled chicken skewers hot with the yuzu dipping sauce on the side for dipping.