Description
Chicken Yakitori Skewers are a mouthwatering Japanese dish featuring succulent marinated chicken grilled to perfection. These tender, flavorful skewers are perfect for summer barbecues or cozy gatherings, infused with a savory glaze that tantalizes the taste buds. Easy to prepare and endlessly customizable, they promise to elevate any occasion into a culinary celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 4 green onions, cut into 1-inch sections
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp sake or mirin
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- Wooden or metal skewers (if using wooden, soak in water for 30 minutes)
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce (for the sauce)
- 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 tbsp cornstarch (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients: Cut chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and slice green onions.
- Make marinade: Whisk together soy sauce, sake or mirin, sesame oil, brown sugar, ginger, and garlic in a bowl.
- Marinate chicken: Place chicken in a resealable bag or bowl; pour marinade over and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat grill: Heat grill to medium-high. Thread marinated chicken and green onion onto skewers.
- Grill skewers: Cook for 10–12 minutes, turning occasionally until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C) and charred marks appear.
- Baste with sauce: Brush remaining marinade over skewers during grilling for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 85mg