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Chicken Yakitori

Irresistible Chicken Yakitori with Sweet Savory Tare Sauce

This Chicken Yakitori features smoky flavors and a rich tare sauce, making it an addictive and satisfying dish.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Soaking Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 skewers
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Chicken Thighs Cut into pieces
For the Tare Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Soy Sauce Use good quality
  • 1/4 cup Mirin Or honey as alternative
  • 1/4 cup Sake Optional
  • 2 tablespoons Sugar Brown sugar recommended
For the Skewers
  • 10 pieces Bamboo Skewers Soaked in water
Optional Add-ins
  • 1 cup Bell Peppers Any color
  • 1 cup Mushrooms Shiitake or button

Equipment

  • grill
  • small saucepan
  • Bamboo skewers

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Chicken Yakitori
  1. Soak the bamboo skewers in water for at least 30 minutes.
  2. In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, mirin, sake, and sugar; heat until sugar dissolves and simmer for 10 minutes.
  3. Cut chicken thighs into uniform pieces and thread onto skewers, alternating with optional vegetables if desired.
  4. Preheat the grill to high heat and cook skewers for 10-15 minutes, turning frequently.
  5. Brush with tare sauce during the last few minutes of cooking.
  6. Remove from grill, serve hot with additional tare sauce on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1skewerCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 22gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This dish is quick to prepare, gluten-free if using Tamari, and ideal for gatherings.

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