Grilled Chicken Teriyaki Skewers with Miso Ranch
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted September 28, 2026Share
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12 bamboo skewers
2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs
0.5 cup soy sauce
0.5 cup sake
0.33333334326744 cup mirin (Japanese sweet wine)
0.25 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons minced green onions
2 teaspoons finely grated ginger
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
0.75 cup mayonnaise
0.33333334326744 cup buttermilk
0.25 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon white miso paste, or to taste
1 tablespoon minced green onion
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh tarragon
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh dill
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives
freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 pinch cayenne pepper
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Step 1 (Soak 12 bamboo skewers in water.)
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Step 2 (Cut 2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs into pieces and put them in a bowl. Pour in 0.5 cup soy sauce, 0.5 cup sake, 0.33333334326744 cup mirin, 0.25 cup brown sugar, 2 tablespoons minced green onions, 2 teaspoons finely grated ginger, and 1 tablespoon vegetable oil. Mix until the sugar is dissolved. Cover and refrigerate for 2 to 6 hours.)
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Step 3 (Mix 0.75 cup mayonnaise, 0.33333334326744 cup buttermilk, 0.25 cup sour cream, and 1 tablespoon white miso paste in a bowl. Add 1 tablespoon minced green onion, 1 clove crushed garlic, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill, and 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives. Season with black pepper and a pinch of cayenne pepper. Whisk until smooth.)
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Step 4 (Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto the skewers. Strain the marinade into a saucepan and bring to a boil to make a glaze.)
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Step 5 (Preheat a grill to medium-high heat. Grill the skewers, brushing with some of the glaze, until the chicken is firm and springs back when touched, 4 to 5 minutes per side.)
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Step 6 (Serve the skewers with the miso ranch sauce and brush with the remaining glaze.)
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 280 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 19g
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Saturated Fat 4g
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Cholesterol 54mg
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Sodium 788mg
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Total Carbohydrate 10g
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Protein 14g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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