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Japanese Chicken Yakitori

Delicious Japanese Chicken Yakitori Skewers for Easy Grilling

This Japanese Chicken Yakitori recipe offers a savory experience with juicy chicken skewers glazed in a sweet-savory marinade.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinating Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 skewers
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade
  • 0.25 cup Soy Sauce adds a deep umami flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Mirin provides sweetness and complexity
  • 2 tablespoons Sake helps tenderize the chicken
  • 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar sweetens the marinade
For the Skewers
  • 1.5 pounds Boneless Chicken Thighs chosen for their juiciness
  • 4 Green Onions adds freshness and color

Equipment

  • Grill
  • Mixing bowl
  • wooden skewers
  • meat thermometer

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Cut chicken thighs into 1-inch pieces and chop green onions into 2-inch sections. Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, mirin, sake, and brown sugar until dissolved.
  3. Add chicken pieces to marinade, ensuring they're coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  4. Thread marinated chicken and green onion onto soaked skewers, alternating them.
  5. Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grill skewers for 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally until charred.
  6. Transfer grilled skewers to a platter. Drizzle with boiled marinade or serve with dipping sauces.

Nutrition

Serving: 1skewerCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 22gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 270mgSugar: 5gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Marinate chicken longer for enhanced flavor. Soak skewers to prevent burning while grilling. Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken is cooked safely.

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