Chicken Yakitori Skewers
Estimated $3.58 recipe · $1.79 per serving (US / USD)
Charred chicken thigh skewers glazed in a sweet-savoury tare sauce.
The recipe
Chicken Yakitori Skewers
Charred chicken thigh skewers glazed in a sweet-savoury tare sauce.
Ingredients
- 320g chicken thigh, chunked
- 4 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp mirin
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 garlic clove
- 2 spring onions, in batons
- 150g rice
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
Estimated recipe cost
$3.58 for 2 servings · $1.79 per serving
US grocery planning estimate in USD. Includes the amounts used from the listed ingredients, including pantry items. Prices and portion weights vary.
Ingredient-by-ingredient breakdown
| Ingredient & price basis | Cost used |
|---|---|
| 320g chicken thigh, chunkedPlanning assumption · $3.50 / 454 g · Uses 320g | $2.47 |
| 4 tbsp soy sauceRetail benchmark · $1.68 / 444 ml · Retail reference · 1 tbsp ≈ 15ml | $0.23 |
| 1 tbsp mirinPlanning assumption · $2.50 / 500 ml · 1 tbsp ≈ 15ml | $0.08 |
| 1 tsp honeyPlanning assumption · $4.00 / 340 g · 1 tsp ≈ 7g | $0.08 |
| 1 garlic cloveRetail benchmark · $0.72 / 30 g · Retail reference · Assumes 3 g per item/portion | $0.07 |
| 2 spring onions, in batonsPlanning assumption · $0.90 / 100 g · Assumes 15 g per item | $0.27 |
| 150g riceRetail benchmark · $1.77 / 907 g · Retail reference · Uses 150g | $0.29 |
| 1 tsp sesame seedsPlanning assumption · $3.00 / 100 g · 1 tsp ≈ 3g | $0.09 |
| Estimated total | $3.58 |
Retail references are representative products, not quotes for every variety. Other prices are editorial planning assumptions. Checked 9 October 2026; these are not live prices.
Price bases and quantity assumptions refer to the original recipe. Unspecified quantities use the assumptions shown above. Listed optional ingredients are included. Unlisted sides, extra seasoning, tax, energy and delivery are excluded. Buying full packages will cost more.
Instructions
- Cook the rice. Simmer soy, mirin, honey and garlic into a glossy tare, 4 min.
- Thread chicken and spring onion alternately onto skewers.
- Grill 10–12 min, turning and brushing with the tare, until charred and cooked.
- Serve over rice with extra tare and sesame seeds.
Recipe notes
Brush the glaze on in the last few minutes so the sugars don't burn.
Estimated nutrition per serving
510 kcal · 42g protein. Values are estimates and vary with brands, substitutions and portions.
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