Chicken yakitori is a Japanese chicken skewer dish that can be made at home without a grill while still giving the meat a savory glaze and tender texture. This recipe uses bite-sized chicken pieces threaded onto skewers, then cooked in a skillet, oven, or broiler until the surface browns and the inside stays juicy. A classic tare-style sauce made with soy sauce, mirin, sake, and sugar adds the familiar sweet-salty flavor, reducing into a glossy coating as it clings to the chicken. Green onion, chicken thigh, or simple seasonings can bring extra aroma and balance, while turning the skewers during cooking helps the glaze build evenly. The final yakitori works well with steamed rice, salad, miso soup, or small side dishes, making it an easy Japanese-style meal with the feel of grilled skewers from a home kitchen.
