Chicken Yakitori
Savor the irresistible flavors of **Chicken Yakitori**, a classic Japanese dish featuring tender, bite-sized pieces of chicken thighs and vibrant green onion grilled to perfection on bamboo skewers. This recipe highlights the balance of sweet and savory in its glossy, caramelized glaze made from soy sauce, sake, mirin, and a touch of sugar, simmered to create a flavorful basting sauce. Easy to prepare in just 35 minutes, including a quick homemade marinade, Chicken Yakitori is perfect for a weeknight dinner or as a show-stopping appetizer at your next gathering. Serve these skewers hot off the grill, complete with a light charred finish, for a truly authentic taste of Japanese street food. Ideal for grill enthusiasts, this simple yet elegant dish is packed with umami goodness and is sure to delight!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 60 ml soy sauce
- 60 ml sake
- 60 ml mirin
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 4 pieces green onions (scallions)
- 10 pieces bamboo skewers
Instructions
Start by soaking the bamboo skewers in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent them from burning during grilling.
Cut the boneless skinless chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces, approximately 1-inch cubes.
Slice the green onions into 1-inch pieces, separating the white parts from the green tops if preferred.
In a small saucepan, combine the soy sauce, sake, mirin, and sugar. Heat over medium heat until it comes to a gentle boil, stirring continuously until the sugar is dissolved.
Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for about 5-7 minutes until it thickens slightly. Remove from heat and let it cool.
Thread the chicken pieces and green onion pieces alternately onto the soaked bamboo skewers.
Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium heat and lightly brush it with vegetable oil.
Once hot, place the skewers on the grill. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side.
Brush the skewers generously with the prepared sauce and continue grilling for another 2-3 minutes on each side until the chicken is cooked through and has a nice char glaze.
Serve the Chicken Yakitori hot, garnished with additional chopped green onion if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1078 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 44.6 g | 57% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.8 g | 54% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 424 mg | 141% | |
| Sodium | 2769 mg | 120% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 65.4 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.0 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 58.5 g | ||
| Protein | 82.4 g | 165% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 86 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 4.8 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 1277 mg | 27% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
