Gluten-Free Yakitori
Experience a mouthwatering twist on the classic Japanese street food with this Gluten-Free Yakitori recipe! Perfectly tender chicken thighs are marinated in a rich, homemade gluten-free tare sauce made with tamari, mirin, sake, and aromatic garlic and ginger. These flavorful morsels are grilled alongside fresh green onions on wooden skewers, basted to perfection for a caramelized, smoky finish. Easy to prepare and ready in just 35 minutes, this dish is ideal for a quick weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing appetizer. Whether served fresh off the grill or paired with steamed rice for a complete meal, this gluten-free yakitori recipe delivers authentic Japanese flavors that everyone can enjoy.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 60 ml Gluten-free tamari (soy sauce alternative)
- 60 ml Mirin (gluten-free)
- 60 ml Sake (gluten-free)
- 2 tbsp Brown sugar
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Fresh ginger, grated
- 6 Green onions (cut into 1.5-inch pieces)
- 15 Small wooden skewers
Instructions
Soak the wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning while grilling.
Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces, approximately 1.5 inches wide. Set aside.
In a small saucepan, combine the tamari, mirin, sake, brown sugar, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Heat over medium-low heat and stir until the sugar dissolves. Simmer for 5-7 minutes until the mixture thickens slightly, forming the tare sauce. Remove from heat and let cool.
Thread the chicken pieces and green onion segments alternately onto the soaked skewers. Aim for 3-4 pieces of chicken and 2 pieces of green onion per skewer.
Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium heat. Brush the grill grates with a light coating of oil to prevent sticking.
Place the skewers on the grill and cook for 7-8 minutes on each side, turning occasionally. Baste the skewers with the tare sauce during the last 2-3 minutes of cooking to caramelize the glaze slightly.
Once cooked through and slightly charred, remove the skewers from the grill and brush with additional tare sauce for extra flavor.
Serve warm immediately, optionally garnished with extra green onions.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1389 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 55.2 g | 71% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.0 g | 75% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 625 mg | 208% | |
| Sodium | 5021 mg | 218% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 60.6 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.5 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 44.5 g | ||
| Protein | 140.1 g | 280% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.9 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 151 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 7.0 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 1689 mg | 36% | |
*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.
