Sticky Yakitori Skewers
Tender chicken thigh pieces and crisp spring onions are threaded onto bamboo skewers and brushed with a sweet‑savory teriyaki glaze. The result is a sticky, finger‑friendly Japanese appetizer that’s perfect for dinner parties or casual gatherings.
Recipe by itsu· Structured by ReelsMeals
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Ingredients
- 1 1/10 lb boneless chicken thigh
- 1 bunch spring onions
- 1 bunch bamboo skewers
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
Glaze
- 1/2 cup itsu teriyaki sauce
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 1 clove garlic
- 0.5 thumb ginger
Instructions
- 1Slice the boneless chicken thighs into 2‑inch pieces.
- 2Trim the spring onions and cut them into 2‑inch sections.
- 3Soak the bamboo skewers in water for at least 10 minutes to prevent burning.
- 4Thread 3‑4 pieces of chicken onto each skewer, alternating with a spring onion piece, and repeat until you have 8 skewers.
- 5Season the assembled skewers lightly with salt and pepper on all sides.
- 6Prepare the glaze: in a small bowl, whisk together the itsu teriyaki sauce, soy sauce, sesame oil, grated garlic, and grated ginger.
- 7Preheat a cast‑iron skillet or grill to medium‑high heat (about 392°F / 390°F).
- 8Place the skewers on the hot surface and grill for 7 minutes on the first side.
- 9During the last minute of the first side, brush the skewers generously with the glaze.
- 10Flip the skewers and grill the other side for another 7 minutes, again brushing with glaze during the final minute.
- 11If using an air fryer, preheat it to 356°F (350°F), arrange the skewers in a single layer, and air‑fry for 15 minutes.
- 12After the initial air‑frying, brush the skewers with the glaze and continue cooking for an additional 5 minutes until the glaze caramelizes.
- 13Remove the skewers from the heat and let them rest for 2 minutes to allow the glaze to set.
- 14Serve the sticky yakitori skewers hot, optionally garnished with a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds or chopped spring onions.
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- How long does it take to make Sticky Yakitori Skewers?
- About 30 minutes in total: 10 minutes of prep and 20 minutes of cooking.
- How many servings does this Sticky Yakitori Skewers recipe make?
- This recipe makes 8 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
- Where does this Sticky Yakitori Skewers recipe come from?
- It was shared by itsu on instagram.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.