Mouthwatering Japanese Chicken Yakitori: Easy and Customizable

Japanese Chicken Yakitori is a customizable, flavorful dish perfect for gatherings, featuring quick prep and delicious sweet-savory glaze.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 12

Total Time 27

Servings: 4 skewers

Course: Chicken

Cuisine: Japanese

Calories: 250

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Sauce

1/2 cup Soy Sauce Substitute with tamari for gluten-free
2 cloves Garlic Minced
1 tbsp Fresh Ginger Grated
1/4 cup Red Wine or Mirin
2 tbsp Brown Sugar Can use honey as an alternative
2 tbsp Rice Vinegar

For the Skewers

1 lb Boneless Chicken Cut into 1-2 inch chunks
1 tbsp Cornstarch For thickening sauce
10 pieces Wooden Skewers Soaked in water

For Serving

2 cups Steamed Rice
1 cup Pickled Vegetables
2 cups Miso Soup or Edamame Optional side

Equipment

Grill
mixing bowl
Saucepan
Meat Mallet

Method

Preparation Steps

Soak wooden skewers in water for 10-20 minutes to prevent burning.
Whisk together soy sauce, water, red wine or mirin, brown sugar, and rice vinegar. Reserve half for basting.
Trim excess fat from chicken and cut into bite-sized pieces. Pound to even thickness.
Combine minced garlic, grated ginger, and a portion of sauce in a bowl. Marinate chicken for at least 10 minutes.
Boil the remaining sauce in a saucepan, simmer for 5 minutes, and thicken with cornstarch if desired.
Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Thread marinated chicken onto skewers and grill for 8-12 minutes, basting occasionally.
Serve skewers over steamed rice with additional sauce and sides.

Nutrition

Serving: 1skewerCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 30gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for the fullest flavor and consider adding vegetables to the skewers for variety and color.

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