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Enjoy this easy recipe for grilled chicken skewers with green vegetables on a white plate, accompanied by sliced green onions and a bowl of dipping sauce, reminiscent of traditional Grilled Yakitori.

Easy Grilled Yakitori Recipe

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Skewered and grilled chicken pieces, marinated in a savory-sweet sauce, perfect for enjoying with friends at an izakaya or at home.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Meal Type Appetizers, Main Course
Cuisine Japanese
Servings 4
Calories 323 kcal
Difficulty Easy
Ingredient Cost $7
Shopping Cost$35

Equipment

  • Grill or grill pan
  • Skewers
  • Mixing Bowl

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 lb chicken thighs cut into bite-sized pieces
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • ¼ cup mirin
  • 2 tablespoons sake
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 green onions cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • In a mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, mirin, sake, and sugar to make the marinade.
    1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tablespoons sake, 2 tablespoons sugar, 1/4 cup mirin
  • Add chicken pieces to the marinade, tossing to coat. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
    1 lb chicken thighs
  • Preheat the grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
  • Thread the marinated chicken pieces and green onions onto skewers.
    2 green onions
  • Grill the skewers for about 7-8 minutes on each side, or until the chicken is fully cooked and slightly charred.
  • Brush with sesame oil and season with salt and pepper before serving.
    1 teaspoon sesame oil, Salt and pepper to taste

Notes

Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes before grilling to prevent burning.
Serve with a side of rice and a sprinkle of sesame seeds for a complete meal.

Nutrition

Calories: 323kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 20gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 111mgSodium: 1.011mgPotassium: 282mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 148IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 17mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Easy Recipe, Grilled Chicken, Japanese Cuisine, Skewers, Yakitori

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