Chicken Yakitori
A delightful recipe for Chicken Yakitori, a classic Japanese dish that’s savory, sweet, and umami-rich, perfect for grilling.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Japanese
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
- Chicken thighs
- Soy sauce
- Mirin
- Sake
- Sugar
- Green onions
- Skewers
Instructions
- Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces.
- Mix the soy sauce, mirin, sake, and sugar in a bowl to create the marinade.
- Marinate the chicken pieces in the marinade, ensuring they are well-coated. Let it sit for at least 30 minutes.
- Thread the marinated chicken and green onions alternately onto skewers.
- Preheat the grill or grill pan over medium heat.
- Grill the skewers for about 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally and basting with leftover marinade.
- Serve hot with the leftover marinade as a dipping sauce and optional toppings.
Notes
For enhanced flavor, allow for longer marination. If using wooden skewers, soak them beforehand to prevent burning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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