Yakitori Recipe with Homemade Sauce

Name: Yakitori Recipe with Homemade Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: ½ cup soy sauce ((use gluten-free soy sauce for GF)); ½ cup mirin; ¼ cup sake; ¼ cup water; 2 tsp brown sugar ((packed and leveled off)); 2 Tokyo negi (naga negi; long green onion) ((or 9 green onions)); 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs ((at room temperature)); neutral oil ((for brushing the wire rack)); shichimi togarashi (Japanese seven spice) ((optional; for a spicy kick))

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:45min

My mouthwatering Yakitori recipe features chicken and scallion skewers coated in a caramelized, savory-sweet glaze. These tender and juicy skewers are easy to prep in advance and grill under the broiler for a taste of Japanese pub food at home.

Updated at: Tue, 28 Oct 2025 00:13:14 GMT