Yakitori Chicken
Yakitori Chicken is a popular Japanese dish made of skewered and grilled chicken pieces. The chicken is seasoned with a sauce made of soy sauce, mirin, and sugar, then grilled to perfection. It's a delicious and flavorful dish that is commonly served as a snack or part of a meal in Japan.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs chicken thighs boneless, skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup mirin
- 2 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon sake (optional)
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 inch ginger grated
- 4-5 green onions cut into 1-inch pieces
- Bamboo skewers soaked in water
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix together soy sauce, mirin, sugar, sake, garlic, and ginger to make the marinade.
- Add the chicken pieces to the marinade, making sure they are well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto the soaked bamboo skewers, alternating with green onion pieces.
- Grill the skewers for about 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally and basting with the leftover marinade until the chicken is cooked through and nicely charred.
- Serve the Yakitori Chicken hot with rice and extra sauce for dipping.
- Enjoy!
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 447kcal (22%)Carbohydrates: 16g (5%)Protein: 31g (62%)Fat: 28g (43%)Saturated Fat: 8g (50%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 167mg (56%)Sodium: 1866mg (81%)Potassium: 458mg (13%)Fiber: 1g (4%)Sugar: 10g (11%)Vitamin A: 252IU (5%)Vitamin C: 3mg (4%)Calcium: 31mg (3%)Iron: 2mg (11%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
