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Yakitori

Yakitori is a traditional Japanese dish consisting of skewered, grilled chicken glazed with a flavorful tare sauce. It's perfect for a quick snack, light meal, or party appetizer.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine Japanese
Servings 4 people
Calories 250 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 4-6 green onions (scallions), cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup mirin
  • 1/4 cup sake
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 inch ginger, sliced
  • Bamboo pieces skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes

Instructions
 

  • In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, mirin, sake, sugar, garlic, and ginger.
  • Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Remove from heat and strain out garlic and ginger pieces. Set aside to cool.
  • Thread chicken pieces onto soaked bamboo skewers, alternating with green onion pieces.
  • Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium heat. Lightly oil the grates to prevent sticking.
  • Place the skewers on the grill and cook for 3-4 minutes per side.
  • During the last minutes of grilling, brush the skewers with the tare sauce, turning frequently to coat evenly.
  • Grill for an additional 1-2 minutes until the chicken is caramelized and fully cooked.
  • Serve immediately with extra tare sauce for dipping.

Nutrition

Serving: 1peopleCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 25gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 800mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8g
Keyword Grilled Chicken, Japanese Food, Yakitori
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