Japanese Chicken Yakitori Recipe: Easy and Delicious Homemade Delight
This Japanese Chicken Yakitori recipe teaches you how to make delicious, tender chicken skewers at home.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients
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- 1 pound chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons mirin
- 1 tablespoon sake
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 green onions, chopped
- skewers, for grilling
Instructions
- Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, mix together the soy sauce, mirin, sake, sugar, and sesame oil to make the marinade.
- Add the chicken pieces to the marinade and let sit for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Thread the marinated chicken pieces and green onions onto the skewers.
- Grill the skewers for about 3-4 minutes on each side until cooked through.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- You can soak the skewers in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning.
- Feel free to add vegetables to the skewers for additional flavor and texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Japanese Chicken Yakitori, Yakitori Recipe, Chicken Skewers