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Japanese Chicken Yakitori

Delicious Japanese Chicken Yakitori Ready in 30 Minutes

This Japanese Chicken Yakitori recipe combines sweet soy sauce and grilling for a delightful meal that's quick and satisfying.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Soaking Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 skewers
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Skewers
  • 1 pound Boneless skinless chicken thighs Juicy and flavorful
  • 10 pieces Bamboo skewers Soaked for 30 minutes
For the Yakitori Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce Tamari for gluten-free
  • 1/4 cup Mirin Sweetness enhancer
  • 2 tablespoons Sake Flavor enhancer
  • 2 tablespoons Sugar Brown sugar or honey as substitute
Optional Extras
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced for flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger Fresh grated for complexity

Equipment

  • Grill
  • medium saucepan
  • Bamboo skewers
  • Paper towel

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Soak the bamboo skewers in water for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Combine soy sauce, mirin, sake, and sugar in a saucepan. Optionally add garlic and ginger. Heat until sugar dissolves, then simmer for 5-6 minutes.
  3. Cut chicken thighs into 1 to 1.5-inch chunks and thread onto soaked skewers.
  4. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat and oil the grates.
  5. Place chicken skewers on the grill and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, basting with yakitori sauce.
  6. Serve immediately with rice and optional garnishes like green onions or sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1skewerCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 300mgSugar: 6gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

For best results, always soak skewers, use boneless thighs, and keep an eye on the sauce while grilling.

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