Glazed Chicken Skewers
featured in Japanese Grilled Skewers 4 Ways (Kushiyaki)
These glazed chicken skewers are the perfect blend of sweet and savory with a sticky sake and soy sauce glaze. Perfect for a summer grilling party, or pair with bok choy for an easy weeknight meal.
Tasty Team
90% would make again
Total Time
35 minutes
35 min
Prep Time
20 minutes
20 min
Cook Time
15 minutes
15 min
Total Time
35 minutes
35 min
Prep Time
20 minutes
20 min
Cook Time
15 minutes
15 min
Ingredients
for 6 servings
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs (455 g), cut into 1-inch (2 1/2 cm) chunks
- 1 cup green onion (150 g), sliced into 1-inch (2 1/2 cm) pieces
- 3 tablespoons canola oil
- ½ cup soy glaze (120 mL)
- green onion, thinly sliced, to garnish
Soy Glaze
- 1 cup soy sauce (235 mL)
- ¼ cup rice vinegar (60 mL)
- ¼ cup sake (60 mL)
- ¼ cup sugar (50 g)
Special Equipment
- bamboo skewer, 6-inch (15cm)
Nutrition Info
- Calories 250
- Fat 6g
- Carbs 24g
- Fiber 0g
- Sugar 21g
- Protein 21g
Estimated values based on one serving size.
Preparation
- Skewer 3-4 pieces of chicken and green onions in an alternating pattern on a bamboo skewer. Repeat with remaining chicken & onions.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
- Sear 3-4 skewers at a time and flip when the undersides are golden brown.
- In a medium pot, combine all ingredients for glaze and bring to a boil until the bubbles start to become sticky and glossy.
- Brush the glaze on the skewers evenly and cook for about 4 more minutes, flipping every minute and glazing occasionally.
- Cool, then serve with additional green onions on top!
- Enjoy!
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