Soak the wooden skewers in water for at least 20 minutes to prevent them from burning during grilling.
Cut the chicken thigh fillets into even pieces, about 2-3 cm in size. Clean the scallions and cut them into 3 cm pieces.
Prepare the marinade: combine the soy sauce, mirin, sake, and sugar in a small saucepan. Heat over medium heat until the sugar is completely dissolved, then let it cool.
Thread the chicken pieces and scallions alternately onto the skewers. For example, a piece of chicken followed by a piece of scallion, and then chicken again.
Preheat a grill pan or grill to medium-high heat. Brush the skewers with the marinade and place them on the hot surface.
Grill the skewers for 3-4 minutes per side, basting regularly with the marinade to keep the meat juicy and flavorful. Ensure the chicken is cooked through.
Serve the yakitori skewers hot, drizzled with a little extra marinade if desired.
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