Description
Enjoy the authentic flavors of Japan with this delicious Chicken Yakitori recipe. Tender chicken skewers grilled to perfection and glazed with a savory-sweet sauce, this dish is sure to impress your guests and satisfy your cravings for Asian cuisine.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 5–6 pieces boneless chicken breast or 6–8 pieces boneless chicken thighs
For the Marinade:
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup + 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
Additional:
- 6–7 wooden skewers (soaked in water)
Instructions
- Soak wooden skewers: Place wooden skewers in water and let them soak for 10–20 minutes.
- Prepare the marinade: In a bowl, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, minced ginger, and mix until the sugar dissolves.
- Marinate the chicken: Trim and cut the chicken into chunks. Marinate the chicken with garlic, ginger, pepper, and some of the sauce for at least 10 minutes.
- Cook the sauce: In a saucepan, cook the remaining sauce until thickened with a cornstarch slurry.
- Skewer and grill: Thread the marinated chicken onto skewers and grill over medium-high heat for 8–12 minutes, basting with the thickened sauce.
Notes
- You can brush the chicken with the sauce while grilling for extra flavor.
- Feel free to garnish with sesame seeds and green onions for a traditional touch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Chicken Yakitori, Japanese Chicken Skewers, Grilled Chicken Recipe
