Description
Grilled Chicken Yakitori Skewers are a flavorful and easy-to-make dish, perfect for grilling enthusiasts and a great addition to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons mirin (or substitute with sweet rice wine)
- 2 tablespoons sake (or substitute with dry white wine)
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
- Green onions, cut into 2-inch pieces (for garnish)
- Bamboo skewers (soaked in water for 30 minutes)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, mirin, sake, brown sugar, sesame oil, ginger, and garlic until the sugar is dissolved.
- Add the chicken pieces to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours for more flavor.
- Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto the soaked bamboo skewers, leaving a little space between each piece.
- Place the skewers on the grill and cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until the chicken is cooked through and has nice grill marks.
- Remove the skewers from the grill and let them rest for a couple of minutes.
- Garnish with green onion pieces before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can include bell peppers or mushrooms on the skewers along with the chicken.
- If you prefer a spicier kick, brush the skewers with a little sriracha or chili paste before grilling.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg