Soy-Basted Chicken Kebabs with Sesame-Citrus Sprinkle

INGREDIENTS

1 1/4

lbs Chicken thighs, skinless boneless

1 tbsp

Chives

1/2 tsp

Lemon, zest

1/3 cup

Mirin

1/3 cup

Soy sauce

1 tsp

Aleppo-style pepper or other mild red pepper flakes

1/3 cup

Brown sugar, packed light

Kosher salt

2 tbsp

White and/or black sesame seeds, toasted

1/4 cup

Rice vinegar, unseasoned

Vegetable oil

Eight 8–12-inch-long metal skewers