Japanese Yakitori Grilled Chicken
Deliciously tender Japanese Yakitori grilled chicken skewers glazed with a savory-sweet sauce, perfect for a flavorful appetizer or main dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilled
- Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 8 bamboo skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp mirin
- 2 tbsp sake
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
- 2 green onions, chopped (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, mirin, sake, sugar, garlic, and ginger. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 5 minutes until slightly thickened. Set aside to cool.
- Thread the chicken pieces onto the soaked bamboo skewers evenly.
- Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grill grates.
- Place the chicken skewers on the grill and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, brushing generously with the prepared sauce.
- Continue grilling and basting until the chicken is cooked through and glazed, about 12-15 minutes total.
- Remove from grill and garnish with chopped green onions if desired. Serve hot.
Notes
For an extra smoky flavor, use a charcoal grill. Serve with steamed rice and pickled vegetables for an authentic experience.
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