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Japanese Chicken Yakitori Recipe – Easy & Delicious Grilled Skewers

Japanese Chicken Yakitori Recipe – Easy Delicious Skewers

Enjoy the Japanese Chicken Yakitori recipe – easy & delicious grilled skewers that offer a delightful balance of sweet and savory flavors.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Marination Time 10 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings: 4 skewers
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade
  • 1/2 cup Soy Sauce Use tamari or coconut aminos for gluten-free.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 tbsp Ginger Grated
  • 1/4 cup Red Wine or Mirin White wine with a pinch of sugar as substitute.
  • 2 tbsp Brown Sugar Honey or coconut sugar can be used.
  • 1 tbsp Rice Vinegar Distilled vinegar is a substitute.
For the Chicken Skewers
  • 1 lb Boneless Chicken (breast or thighs) Can substitute with firm tofu or vegetables.
  • 1 tbsp Cornstarch Arrowroot powder can be used.
  • 6-8 pieces Wooden Skewers Soak in water for 10-20 minutes before use.

Equipment

  • Grill
  • saucepan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Wooden Skewers

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Soak the skewers in water for 10 to 20 minutes to prevent burning while grilling.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine soy sauce, water, red wine or mirin, brown sugar, and rice vinegar. Heat over medium heat, stirring continuously until sugar dissolves and sauce thickens.
  3. Trim fat and cartilage from chicken, cut into 1-2 inch chunks, and pound gently.
  4. Mix minced garlic, grated ginger, and ground pepper with 1/4 cup of the yakitori sauce; toss chicken in this mixture until well-coated and marinate for at least 10 minutes.
  5. Boil the remaining yakitori sauce; mix cornstarch with cold water to create a slurry, then add to the boiling sauce while stirring until it thickens.
  6. Preheat grill or broiler to medium-high heat, thread marinated chicken onto skewers, leaving space between pieces, and grill for 8-12 minutes, turning and basting with sauce.
  7. Remove skewers from heat, rest for a minute, and serve hot with extra sauce and garnishes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1skewerCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 24gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgSugar: 4gVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Fresh garlic and ginger are recommended for best flavor; marinate chicken for at least 30 minutes for enhanced taste.

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