Description
Japanese Yakitori Chicken Skewers are a mouthwatering delight that brings the flavors of Japan right to your home. These juicy, grilled chicken skewers are marinated in a savory-sweet blend of soy sauce, sake, and mirin, resulting in tender meat with a caramelized finish. Perfect for summer barbecues or cozy family dinners, this easy-to-follow recipe will impress your guests and satisfy your taste buds. Get ready to embark on a flavorful adventure with every bite of these delectable skewers!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 bunch green onions, cut into 2-inch lengths
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp sake
- 2 tbsp mirin
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sake, mirin, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Add chicken pieces to the marinade and let them soak for at least 30 minutes.
- Thread marinated chicken and green onion pieces onto soaked bamboo skewers.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill skewers for 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally and brushing with leftover marinade until golden brown.
- Serve warm, drizzled with any remaining sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 skewers (130g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 90mg