How to Make Michelle's Chicken Yakitori - A Step-by-Step Guide

Michelle's Chicken Yakitori is a delicious and flavorful Japanese-inspired dish that is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner. This recipe combines tender pieces of chicken with a sweet and savory yakitori sauce, resulting in a dish that is sure to become a family favorite.

Yakitori is a traditional Japanese method of grilling skewered chicken, and Michelle's take on this classic dish is a must-try. The key to this recipe is the homemade yakitori sauce, which is a combination ...

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup soy sauce
  • ½ cup sake (Japanese rice wine)
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger
  • 1 ½ pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 24 cubes
  • 4 green onions, cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 8 (6-inch) wooden skewers, soaked in cold water for 2 hours

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 35 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Whisk soy sauce, sake, sugar, and ginger together in a bowl. Add chicken cubes; toss to coat. Marinate in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 hours.
  • Thread chicken cubes and green onions onto skewers.
  • Pour marinade into a small saucepan over medium heat; bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and keep warm.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Grill skewers until chicken is browned, for 3 minutes. Flip and brush with warm marinade. Cook until second side is browned, about 3 minutes more.
  • Nutrition

    263 cal.

    • Total Fat: 4g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 97mg
    • Sodium: 1891mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 8g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 38g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 34mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 409mg