Chicken Yakitori Recipe

Name: Chicken Yakitori
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 8 skewers
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1/4 cup soy sauce; 1/4 cup mirin; 2 tablespoons sake; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger; 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish); 8 bamboo skewers, soaked in water 30 minutes

Japanese · Main course · 25 min total

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Juicy skewered chicken glazed with a savory-sweet soy-based sauce, grilled to perfection. This Japanese street food favorite is easy to make at home.

15
min prep

10
min cook

4
servings

280
kcal/serving

Ingredients

1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup mirin
2 tablespoons sake
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
8 bamboo skewers, soaked in water 30 minutes

Instructions

In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, mirin, sake, sugar, and ginger. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Set aside to cool.
Thread chicken pieces onto skewers, dividing evenly.
Preheat grill or broiler to medium-high heat.
Grill skewers for 3-4 minutes per side, basting with the sauce every minute, until chicken is cooked through and nicely charred.
Serve immediately, garnished with sliced green onions.

Tips

For best flavor, use authentic Japanese soy sauce and mirin.
If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning.
Leftover yakitori can be reheated in a skillet or oven.

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