Sticky Yakitori Chicken
Charred chicken skewers glazed with a salty-sweet soy-butter sauce in one skillet. Juicy, caramelized, and ready in 10 minutes flat.
- Total time
- 10 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 420
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp mirin (or brown sugar + water)
- 1 tbsp butter
- 2 stalks scallions, chopped
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
Instructions
- 1
Cut chicken thighs into 1.5-inch chunks and thread onto skewers (or just use chunks in the pan).
- 2
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 90 seconds.
- 3
Add chicken and sear without moving for 3 minutes until edges char and turn golden.
- 4
Flip chicken and cook another 2 minutes until cooked through and sizzling on all sides.
- 5
Pour soy sauce and mirin into the pan, swirl to coat. Add butter and toss everything until glossy, ~60 seconds.
- 6
Slide onto a plate, sprinkle with scallions and sesame seeds, and serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet (12-inch)
- wooden spoon or tongs
- metal skewers (optional)
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