Description
Grilled Chicken Yakitori Skewers are a flavorful and easy-to-make dish featuring marinated chicken thighs grilled to perfection.
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons mirin (or substitute with rice vinegar)
- 2 tablespoons sake (or substitute with white wine)
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Green onions, cut into 2-inch pieces (for garnish)
- Wooden skewers (soaked in water for 30 minutes)
Instructions
- Cut the chicken thighs into 1-inch pieces and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, mirin, sake, brown sugar, ginger, garlic, and black pepper until the sugar dissolves.
- 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 to medium-high heat.
- Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto the soaked wooden skewers, alternating with pieces of green onion if desired.
- Place the skewers on the grill and cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until the chicken is cooked through and has nice grill marks.
- Brush with any remaining marinade during grilling for extra flavor.
- Remove the skewers from the grill and let them rest for a few minutes before serving.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional green onions if desired.
Notes
- For a sweeter glaze, add an extra tablespoon of brown sugar to the marinade.
- For a spicy kick, include a teaspoon of sriracha or red pepper flakes in the marinade.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg