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Grilled Chicken Yakitori Skewers: Easy Recipe to Try!

Grilled Chicken Yakitori Skewers are a delicious and easy-to-make dish featuring marinated chicken thighs grilled to perfection.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons mirin or sweet rice wine
  • 2 tablespoons sake or dry white wine
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 green onion chopped (for garnish)
  • Wooden skewers soaked in water for 30 minutes

Method
 

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, mirin, sake, brown sugar, ginger, garlic, and black pepper to create the marinade.
  2. Add the chicken pieces to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours for more flavor.
  3. Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
  4. Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto the soaked wooden skewers, leaving a little space between each piece.
  5. Grill the skewers for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until the chicken is cooked through and has nice grill marks.
  6. Remove from the grill and let rest for a few minutes. Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1skewerCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgSugar: 5g

Notes

  • For a sweeter glaze, brush additional marinade onto the chicken during the last few minutes of grilling.
  • Try adding vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini to the skewers for a colorful and nutritious twist.

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