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

Yakitori is a popular Japanese skewered chicken dish that is typically seasoned with a sweet and savory sauce before being grilled to perfection. This traditional street food has become a staple in Japanese cuisine and is loved by people all over the world for its delicious flavor and tender texture. With just a few simple ingredients, you can recreate the authentic taste of Yakitori chicken right in your own home.

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup sake
  • ½ cup soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed
  • 1 (2 inch) piece fresh ginger root, grated
  • 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast meat - cubed
  • 3 leeks, white part only, cut into 1/2 inch pieces

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 skewers

  • In a medium dish, mix together the sake, soy sauce, sugar, garlic and ginger. Add chicken, and allow to marinate for 15 minutes.
  • Preheat your oven's broiler. Grease six metal skewers, and thread alternately with 3 pieces of chicken and 2 pieces of leek. Place on a baking sheet or broiling pan, and brush with the marinade.
  • Broil for about 5 minutes, baste again, then broil for another 5 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through. Discard remaining marinade.
  • Nutrition

    159 cal.

    • Total Fat: 1g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Cholesterol: 44mg
    • Sodium: 1261mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 12g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 20g
    • Vitamin C: 7mg
    • Calcium: 40mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 329mg