Yakitori
Experience the irresistible flavors of Japanese street food with this Yakitori recipe—a perfect blend of smoky, savory, and sweet. Tender, bite-sized chicken thighs are skewered alongside fresh green onions, then grilled to perfection while basted with a rich tare sauce made of soy sauce, mirin, sake, garlic, ginger, and sugar. This effortless yet impressive dish delivers a mouthwatering caramelized glaze and a subtle char, embodying the art of Japanese grilling. Ready in under an hour, these chicken skewers make an ideal appetizer, party snack, or light dinner. Pair them with rice or enjoy them solo for an authentic Yakitori experience. Keywords: Yakitori recipe, Japanese grilled chicken, tare sauce, chicken skewers, easy appetizer recipe, Japanese street food.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Chicken thighs
- 100 ml Soy sauce
- 50 ml Mirin
- 50 ml Sake
- 2 tablespoons Sugar
- 2 Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon Ginger, grated
- 4 stalks Green onions (scallions)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
- 10 Bamboo skewers
Instructions
Start by soaking the bamboo skewers in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent them from burning on the grill.
Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces, roughly 2 cm squares.
Trim and cut the green onions into 3 cm pieces, aligning them with the size of the chicken.
Prepare the tare sauce by combining soy sauce, mirin, sake, and sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the saucepan.
Bring the mixture to a simmer, allowing the sugar to dissolve completely. Continue simmering until the sauce thickens slightly, about 8-10 minutes.
Remove the tare sauce from heat and let it cool.
Thread the chicken and green onion pieces onto the soaked skewers, alternating the chicken and onion.
Lightly season the skewers with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
Place the skewers on the grill and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, basting occasionally with the prepared tare sauce.
Continue grilling until the chicken is fully cooked through and slightly caramelized from the sauce.
Remove from the grill and let the skewers rest for a couple of minutes.
Serve warm, garnished with additional tare sauce if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1430 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 55.5 g | 71% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.1 g | 80% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 470 mg | 157% | |
| Sodium | 6674 mg | 290% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 65.0 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.9 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 53.3 g | ||
| Protein | 141.0 g | 282% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.9 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 121 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 6.7 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 1719 mg | 37% | |
*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.
