Deliciously Grilled Japanese Chicken Yakitori - Easy Recipe

Enjoy the delightful flavors of Japanese Chicken Yakitori, featuring tender chicken skewers in a savory-sweet glaze. Perfect for casual gatherings or quick dinners.

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Prep Time 30

Cook Time 12

Marination Time 30

Total Time 1 12

Servings: 4 skewers

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Japanese

Calories: 220

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Skewers

1 pound Boneless Chicken (breast or thighs) Thighs recommended for juiciness
10-12 pieces Wooden Skewers Soak in water beforehand

For the Marinade

1/4 cup Soy Sauce Can use tamari or coconut aminos for gluten-free
3 cloves Garlic Fresh is best; powder can be used
1 tablespoon Ginger Fresh is recommended
1/4 cup Red Wine or Mirin For sweetness
2 tablespoons Brown Sugar Coconut sugar as an alternative
1 tablespoon Rice Vinegar Distilled vinegar is a substitute
1 tablespoon Cornstarch No substitutes necessary

Equipment

Grill
Mixing Bowl
Saucepan
wooden skewers

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Soak the wooden skewers in water for 10-20 minutes.
In a mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, water, red wine or mirin, brown sugar, and rice vinegar.
Trim and cut the chicken into 1-2 inch chunks and pound to tenderize.
Marinate the chicken with minced garlic, ginger, and some yakitori sauce for at least 10 minutes.
Thicken remaining yakitori sauce by boiling and adding cornstarch slurry.
Thread marinated chicken onto soaked skewers and grill for 8-12 minutes, basting with sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1skewerCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 28gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 12mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Skewers hold up well in the fridge for quick reheating. Can substitute proteins and ingredients to suit tastes.

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