Japanese Chicken Yakitori Recipe: Easy Skewers for Home Cooks
Learn how to make delicious Japanese Chicken Yakitori at home with this easy recipe!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Japanese
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 1 pound chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup mirin
- 2 tablespoons sake
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 green onion, chopped
- 8 skewers (soaked in water for 30 minutes)
Instructions
- Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces.
- In a mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, mirin, sake, brown sugar, sesame oil, and green onion.
- Add the chicken to the marinade and let it sit for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Thread the marinated chicken onto the skewers.
- Grill the skewers for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked.
Notes
- Serve with additional green onions and sesame seeds if desired.
- For a spicier option, add chili flakes to the marinade.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 skewers
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Japanese, Chicken, Yakitori, Skewers, Recipe