Japanese Chicken Yakitori Recipe: A Juicy Twist for Home Cooks
Discover the delicious world of Japanese Chicken Yakitori with this easy recipe! Perfectly juicy and flavorful, this dish will elevate your home cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Japanese
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 1 pound chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup mirin
- 2 tablespoons sake
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 green onions, cut into 1-inch pieces
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, mirin, sake, and sugar until sugar dissolves.
- Cut chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and marinate in the mixture for at least 30 minutes.
- Thread the marinated chicken and green onion onto skewers alternately.
- Grill on medium heat for 10-15 minutes, brushing with leftover marinade.
- Serve hot with a sprinkle of sesame seeds on top.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can let the chicken marinate overnight.
- Serve with steamed rice or onigiri for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Japanese Chicken Yakitori, Yakitori Recipe, Grilled Chicken Skewers