Vegetarian Chicken Yakitori
Transform your weeknight dinner routine with this irresistible Vegetarian Chicken Yakitori, a plant-based twist on the classic Japanese street food! Featuring juicy meatless chicken strips and tender garden onions, these skewers are marinated in a rich, umami-loaded glaze made with soy sauce, mirin, sake, and the warm notes of garlic and ginger. Perfectly charred on the grill and finished with a sprinkle of sesame seeds, this dish offers a delightful balance of savory and slightly sweet flavors. Quick to prepare in just 45 minutes, this recipe is a fantastic vegan-friendly alternative that’s perfect for busy weeknights, summer BBQs, or as a crowd-pleasing appetizer. Pair these skewers with steamed rice for a complete Japanese-inspired meal that's both healthy and satisfying.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 pieces meatless chicken strips
- 0.5 cup soy sauce
- 0.25 cup mirin
- 0.25 cup sake
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 large garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 4 stalks garden onions, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 12 pieces skewers
Instructions
Start by soaking the wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning during cooking.
In a small saucepan, combine the soy sauce, mirin, sake, brown sugar, minced garlic, and grated ginger.
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar is completely dissolved. This should take about 5 minutes.
Remove the sauce from the heat and let it cool slightly.
Thread the meatless chicken strips and garden onion pieces alternately onto the soaked skewers.
Brush the skewers with vegetable oil to prevent sticking.
Preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat.
Grill the skewers for about 5 minutes on each side or until the 'chicken' is heated through, basting them with the prepared sauce as you turn them.
After removing them from the heat, brush the skewers one last time with the sauce.
Sprinkle with sesame seeds before serving.
Serve the Vegetarian Chicken Yakitori with steamed rice and enjoy a delicious, healthy, meatless meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2230 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 90.1 g | 116% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.3 g | 122% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 19.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 300 mg | 100% | |
| Sodium | 8264 mg | 359% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 145.3 g | 53% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.1 g | 82% | |
| Total Sugars | 53.2 g | ||
| Protein | 187.2 g | 374% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 340 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 20.4 mg | 113% | |
| Potassium | 3036 mg | 65% | |
*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.
