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
92% would make again
Under 30 minutes
Under 30 minutes
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 306
- Fat 12g
- 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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