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Chicken Yakitori

Quick and easy grilled (or broiled) Chicken Yakitori is ready in just 30 minutes! Serve on skewers as an appetizer or over rice for a fast weeknight meal.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 186kcal

Ingredients

For the sauce:

For the chicken:

Instructions

  • Soak the bamboo skewers in water to prevent burning, about 20 minutes.

To make the sauce:

  • In a medium saucepan over medium high heat, bring mirin, soy sauce, sake, water, green onions and brown sugar to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until sauce has reduced by half, about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Remove from heat and bring to room temperature. Divide the sauce into half, reserving half for serving.

To make the chicken:

  • Skewer by folding each piece of chicken in half and inserting the skewer at a 45 degree angle. Aim for about 4 ounces of chicken per skewer, 8 skewers total.

For the grill:

  • Preheat grill on high. Oil the rack to prevent the chicken from sticking. Grill chicken over indirect heat and baste using half the sauce.
  • After six minutes, flip the chicken and baste again. Continue grilling and basting until the chicken is done (when a thermometer inserted reads 165 degrees), about 4 minutes longer. 
  • Transfer the skewers to a new dish and garnish with scallions. Serve with reserved sauce.

For the broiler:

  • Preheat broiler on high and oil the wire rack to prevent the chicken from sticking. Once the elements are hot, broil chicken over and baste using half the sauce.
  • After six minutes, flip the chicken and baste again. Continue broiling and basting until the chicken is done (when a thermometer inserted reads 165 degrees), about 4 minutes longer.
  • Transfer the skewers to a new dish and garnish with scallions. Serve with reserved sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 186kcal