Description
Grilled Chicken Yakitori Skewers are a delicious and easy-to-make dish featuring marinated chicken thighs grilled to perfection on skewers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons mirin (or substitute with a mix of 1 tablespoon sugar and 1 tablespoon water)
- 1 tablespoon sake (or dry white wine)
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- Green onions, cut into 2-inch pieces, for garnish
- Bamboo skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes
Instructions
- Cut the chicken thighs into 1-inch pieces and set aside.
- In a bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, mirin, sake, brown sugar, ginger, garlic, and sesame oil to create the marinade.
- 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, alternating with pieces of green onion if desired.
- Place the skewers on the grill and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until the chicken is cooked through and has nice grill marks.
- Brush with additional marinade during the last few minutes of cooking for extra flavor.
- Remove the skewers from the grill and let them rest for a couple of minutes before serving.
- Enjoy your grilled chicken yakitori warm, garnished with extra green onions if desired.
Notes
- For added flavor, try marinating the chicken overnight.
- You can also substitute chicken with firm tofu or vegetables for a vegetarian option.
- Serve with a side of steamed rice or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 100mg