Name: Chicken Yakitori
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: PT-486232H52M16S
Total time: PT-486232H52M16S
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: For the Tare Sauce:; 1/4 cup soy sauce; 1/4 cup mirin (sweet rice wine); 2 tablespoons sake (or dry white wine); 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 2 teaspoons grated ginger; 1 clove garlic (minced); 1 teaspoon sesame oil (optional, for extra flavor); 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs (cut into bite-sized pieces); 8-10 bamboo skewers (soaked in water for 30 minutes); 1 tablespoon sesame seeds; 2 green onions (sliced)

Description

Chicken Yakitori is a flavorful and easy-to-make Japanese dish featuring juicy, tender chicken skewers glazed with a sweet and savory tare sauce. Grilled to perfection, this dish has a slightly smoky, charred flavor that pairs wonderfully with rice, veggies, or as an appetizer. Whether you’re hosting a summer barbecue or craving a simple yet delicious meal, Chicken Yakitori offers the perfect combination of taste and texture. Quick to prepare and customizable, this dish will quickly become a crowd favorite!

Ingredients

For the Tare Sauce:
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup mirin (sweet rice wine)
2 tablespoons sake (or dry white wine)
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons grated ginger
1 clove garlic (minced)
1 teaspoon sesame oil (optional, for extra flavor)

For the Chicken:

1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs (cut into bite-sized pieces)
8-10 bamboo skewers (soaked in water for 30 minutes)

For Garnish (Optional):

1 tablespoon sesame seeds
2 green onions (sliced)

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Instructions

Prepare the Tare Sauce: In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, mirin, sake, brown sugar, grated ginger, and minced garlic. Simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 5-7 minutes until the sauce thickens. Remove from heat and set aside.
Prepare the Chicken: Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces, then skewer them onto the soaked bamboo skewers, leaving a little space between each piece.
Grill the Chicken: Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grill grates to prevent sticking. Grill the skewered chicken for 3-4 minutes per side or until cooked through and slightly charred. While grilling, brush the chicken with tare sauce for flavor and caramelization.
Finish and Serve: Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the skewers and place on a plate. Drizzle with remaining tare sauce, and garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions.
Serve: Enjoy the chicken yakitori with steamed rice, vegetables, or as a stand-alone appetizer.

Notes

For a veggie-packed version, skewer vegetables like bell peppers, mushrooms, or onions alongside the chicken.Spice it up by adding sriracha or chili flakes to the tare sauce.For a different protein, you can substitute chicken with beef, shrimp, or tofu.