Savory Yakitori Perfecting Japanese Grilled Chicken Skewers
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Author:souzanfood
Total Time:50 minutes
Yield:4 servings 1x
Description
Savor the art of Yakitori with our guide to mastering Japanese grilled chicken skewers Discover recipes tips and techniques for perfection
Ingredients
Scale
2 lbs of chicken thighs (boneless, skinless)
1/4 cup of soy sauce
1/4 cup of mirin
3 tablespoons of sugar
2 tablespoons of sake (optional)
1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
Green onions (for garnish)
Skewers (wooden or metal)
Bell peppers or cherry tomatoes (optional)
Sesame seeds (optional)
Chopped cilantro or parsley (optional)
Thinly sliced chili peppers (optional)
Instructions
Prepare the Marinade: In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, mirin, sugar, sake (if using), and black pepper. It should smell heavenly already! Once combined, set a little aside for basting later.
Cut the Chicken: Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces, about 1-inch cubes.
Marinate the Chicken: Place the chicken cubes in a ziplock bag or bowl, pour the marinade over the top, and toss well to coat. Seal it up (or cover) and let it marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes (or up to 4 hours).
Skewering Time: Once marinated, thread the chicken pieces onto the skewers, leaving a little space between each chunk for even cooking.
Heat the Grill: Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
Grill the Skewers: Place the skewers on the grill and cook for about 3-4 minutes per side, basting with the reserved marinade as you go.
Garnish and Serve: Remove the skewers from the grill and sprinkle with chopped green onions (and any other optional garnishes you like).
Notes
Yakitori is a simple yet flavorful Japanese dish of grilled chicken skewers, embracing tender meat with a sweet and savory glaze.
