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Chicken Yakitori

 The yakitori chicken recipe is an easy-to-grill Japanese dish served on skewers. The chicken is brushed with a sweet and savory Asian sauce while cooking on the hot barbecue.


Ingredients :

  • 2/3 cup soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons mirin
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2/3 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 5 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 2 pounds chicken thighs, boneless, skinless, cut into 1” by 1 ¼” pieces
  • 8 bamboo skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes or metal skewers
  • kosher salt, as needed for seasoing
  • black pepper, as needed for seasoning
  • 2 tablspoons vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds


 Instructions :
  • In a medium-size pot whisk together soy sauce, water, mirin, rice vinegar, sugar, ginger, garlic, and cornstarch.
  • Bring mixture to a boil, constantly whisk until sauce is slightly thickened, about 1 minute.
  • Transfer 1 cup of the sauce to a bowl to use for basting the chicken.
  • Thread cut pieces of chicken on skewers. Season with salt and pepper on both sides.
  • Drizzle both sides of skewers with a small amount of oil to prevent sticking when cooking.
  • Preheat grill over medium-high heat. Clean grill and then use a paper towel dipped in oil to grease the grill.
  • Once the grill is hot add the skewers and cook for 4 minutes. Flip over and baste the cooked side with the sauce. Cook 4 minutes.
  • Flip skewer over, baste with sauce, cook 2 minutes covered.
  • Flip skewer over again, baste, cook 2 minutes covered.
  • Repeat flipping, basting and covered cooking 2 additional times, 16 minutes total cooking time.
  • Sprinkle chicken yakitori skewers with sesame seeds. Serve chicken skewers immediately with additional sauce.


 Notes

  • Honey may be substituted for brown sugar.


 Nutrition Facts
Chicken Yakitori
Amount Per Serving
Calories 309                             Calories from Fat 72
                                                       % Daily Value*
Fat 8g                                                       12%
Saturated Fat 2g                                     10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.03g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g
Cholesterol 85mg                                     28%
Sodium 1248mg                                       52%
Potassium 96mg                                         3%
Carbohydrates 30g                                  10%
Fiber 1g                                                      4%
Sugar 18g                                                  20%
Protein 21g                                                42%
Vitamin C 3.3mg                                        4%
Calcium 10mg                                            1%
Iron 1.4mg                                                  8%