Description
Japanese Chicken Yakitori is a savory delight that captures the essence of traditional Japanese street food. Juicy, marinated chicken thighs are grilled to perfection and served on skewers, making them an ideal dish for gatherings or cozy dinners. With a balance of sweet and smoky flavors, this dish is sure to impress your guests and satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 4 green onions, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp sake
- 2 tbsp mirin
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, sake, mirin, brown sugar, and sesame oil until the sugar dissolves.
- Cut chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and marinate in the mixture for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat (400°F).
- Thread chicken and green onion pieces onto skewers.
- Grill skewers for 5-7 minutes per side until cooked through and charred.
- Serve hot with extra marinade drizzled on top.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 skewers (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg