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Chicken Yakitori

Delicious Chicken Yakitori: Easy Japanese Skewers at Home

Chicken Yakitori is a must-try recipe featuring sweet and savory flavors perfect for gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 1 minute
Total Time 26 minutes
Servings: 4 skewers
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Tare Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Soy Sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • 1/4 cup Mirin substitute with sweet white wine if unavailable
  • 1/4 cup Sake or dry white wine as a substitute
  • 2 tablespoons Sugar brown sugar for richer taste
Skewers
  • 1 pound Chicken Thighs cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 10 pieces Bamboo Skewers soaked in water before grilling
Optional Add-ins
  • 1 cup Vegetables bell peppers, mushrooms, leeks
  • 1 block Tofu firm tofu is best for grilling

Equipment

  • Grill
  • Saucepan
  • bamboo skewers

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine soy sauce, mirin, sake, and sugar. Stir until the sugar dissolves and let simmer for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
  2. While the tare sauce simmers, cut the chicken thighs into even bite-sized pieces and thread onto soaked bamboo skewers.
  3. Preheat your grill to high heat, around 400°F (200°C), ensuring proper heat for grilling.
  4. Place the skewers on the grill, cooking for about 4-5 minutes and basting with tare sauce frequently.
  5. Remove from the grill, let rest for a minute, and serve garnished with remaining tare sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1skewerCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 20gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Soak bamboo skewers in water for at least 30 minutes before grilling to prevent burning. Customize the skewers with your favorite vegetables for added flavor.

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