Savory Japanese Chicken Yakitori Skewers You’ll Crave

Enjoy the delightful taste of Japanese Chicken Yakitori, juicy chicken thighs grilled and glazed with a homemade tare sauce bursting with umami.

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Prep Time 30

Cook Time 8

Soaking Time 30

Total Time 1 8

Servings: 4 skewers

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Japanese

Calories: 230

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Skewers

1 pound Chicken Thighs Skin-on preferred
5 pieces Green Onions Cut into 2-inch lengths
10 pieces Bamboo Skewers Soaked in water for 30 minutes

For the Tare Sauce

1/2 cup Soy Sauce Lower-sodium works well
1/4 cup Mirin Sweetened rice vinegar can be used
1/4 cup Sake Dry white wine can substitute
2 tablespoons Brown Sugar Coconut sugar is a healthier option
2 cloves Garlic Minced
1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger Grated

Equipment

Grill
Medium saucepan
Bamboo Skewers

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions for Japanese Chicken Yakitori

Soak bamboo skewers in water for at least 30 minutes.
Cut chicken thighs into bite-sized cubes and green onions into 2-inch lengths.
Combine soy sauce, mirin, sake, brown sugar, minced garlic, and fresh ginger in a saucepan. Simmer until thickened.
Thread pieces of chicken and green onions onto the soaked skewers.
Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
Grill skewers for 3-4 minutes on each side, basting with tare sauce.
Brush skewers with additional tare sauce and serve hot, garnished with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1skewerCalories: 230kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 22gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use skin-on chicken thighs for maximum flavor. Let the skewers rest after grilling for juicier bites.

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