Description
Chicken yakitori is a simple and delicious Japanese grilled chicken skewers, perfect for beginners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons mirin
- 2 tablespoons sake
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- Green onions, cut into 1-inch pieces
- Skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes
Instructions
- Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, mirin, sake, and sugar to create the marinade.
- Add chicken pieces to the marinade and let sit for 30 minutes.
- Thread chicken and green onions onto skewers, alternating between them.
- Preheat the grill to medium heat.
- Grill the skewers for about 5-7 minutes on each side until cooked through.
- Brush the leftover marinade on the chicken while grilling for extra flavor.
- Serve hot with rice or as an appetizer.
Notes
- Ensure the skewers are soaked to prevent burning.
- Cut chicken evenly for consistent cooking.
- Adjust cooking time based on the grill temperature.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: chicken yakitori, grilled chicken skewers, Japanese recipe