How to Make Easy Chicken Yakitori - A Step-by-Step Guide

Yakitori is a popular Japanese dish that consists of skewered and grilled chicken. It's a beloved street food in Japan and has gained popularity all over the world for its simple yet delicious flavors. One of the best things about yakitori is that it's incredibly easy to make at home, and you don't need any special equipment to do so.

One of the most popular variations of yakitori is "tori yakitori," which translates to "chicken yakitori." The key to making a delicious chicken yakitor...

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Ingredients

  • 10 wooden skewers
  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 4 scallions, sliced into 1-inch pieces
  • ½ cup sake
  • ½ cup soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons mirin
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Soak 10 wooden skewers in cold water for 15 minutes.
  • Thread chicken pieces onto the soaked skewers, alternating with scallions.
  • Combine sake, soy sauce, mirin, and sugar in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Reserve 1/2 of the sauce for dipping.
  • Heat a grill pan over high heat and lightly brush with vegetable oil. Add skewers and cook until chicken is no longer pink in the center, basting frequently with 1/2 of the sauce, 7 to 10 minutes per side.
  • Nutrition

    276 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 70mg
    • Sodium: 1871mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 15g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 12g
    • Protein: 22g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 27mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 287mg