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

Yakitori Don is a traditional Japanese dish consisting of grilled skewered chicken served over a bed of steamed rice. This flavorful and satisfying meal is a staple in many Japanese households and is often found in casual dining establishments across Japan. The dish is beloved for its simplicity, yet packs a punch with its delicious combination of tender chicken and savory sauce.

The word "yakitori" translates to "grilled chicken" in Japanese, and "don" refers to a rice bowl dish. Yak...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (3 pound) whole chicken, cut into pieces
  • 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger root
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed
  • 3 tablespoons white sugar
  • ⅔ cup soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sake
  • ¼ cup mirin (Japanese sweet wine)
  • 2 tablespoons cooking oil

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 day
  • Total Time: 1 day 40 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Rinse chicken, and pat dry. In a glass baking dish or bowl, stir together the ginger, garlic, sugar, soy sauce, sake and mirin. Place the chicken into the mixture to marinate. Refrigerate, covered for several hours, or overnight.
  • Heat oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Place chicken pieces into the pan skin-side down, reserving marinade. Cook until light brown, then flip and brown the other side. Drain off grease, and pour the marinade into the pan.
  • Cover, and reduce heat to low, and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes. Remove the lid and continue cooking, shaking the skillet occasionally, until marinade is reduced to a nice thick sauce and chicken pieces are fully cooked.
  • Nutrition

    587 cal.

    • Total Fat: 33g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 146mg
    • Sodium: 2545mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 18g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 15g
    • Protein: 49g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 34mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 506mg