Japanese Chicken Yakitori Recipe: Easy Grilled Delight for Home Chefs
A delicious Japanese dish made from grilled chicken skewers, perfect for home chefs looking to explore Japanese cuisine.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Japanese
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup sake
- 2 tablespoons mirin
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 8 bamboo skewers, soaked in water
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, sake, mirin, sugar, garlic, and ginger to create the marinade.
- Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and marinate in the mixture for at least 30 minutes.
- Thread the chicken onto the soaked bamboo skewers.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill the skewers for about 4-5 minutes on each side, basting with remaining marinade until fully cooked.
- Serve hot with your choice of dipping sauce.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken overnight.
- Serve with sliced green onions and sesame seeds on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Japanese, Chicken, Yakitori, Recipe, Grilled