Description
Discover the authentic flavor of Japanese skewers with this Yakitori recipe.
Ingredients
- 500g chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup mirin
- 2 tablespoons sake
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 green onions, cut into 1-inch pieces
- Skewers
Instructions
- Soak the skewers in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning.
- Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, mirin, sake, and sugar to create the marinade.
- Marinate the chicken pieces in the mixture for at least 1 hour.
- Thread the chicken pieces and green onion onto the skewers, alternating between the two.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill the skewers for about 5-7 minutes on each side, basting with the remaining marinade, until the chicken is cooked through.
- Serve hot and enjoy your authentic Yakitori!
Notes
- For a more authentic taste, use Japanese soy sauce.
- Adjust the sugar to taste if you prefer a sweeter glaze.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg