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Chicken Yakitori

Savory Chicken Yakitori: A Taste of Japanese Grilling Bliss

Experience the delightful flavors of Chicken Yakitori with tender chicken thighs and a sweet-savory tare sauce, perfect for any gathering.
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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: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Chicken Thigh Boneless, skinless
For the Tare Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Mirin
  • 1/4 cup Sake
  • 2 tablespoons Sugar
  • 1/4 cup Tamari Optional for gluten-free
For the Skewers
  • 10 Bamboo Skewers Soaked in water
For Optional Vegetables
  • 1 cup Bell Peppers Chopped
  • 1 cup Mushrooms Sliced
  • 1 cup Leeks Sliced
For Cooking
  • 1 piece Binchotan Charcoal For traditional grilling

Equipment

  • grill
  • Saucepan
  • Bamboo skewers

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Soak bamboo skewers in water for at least 30 minutes.
  2. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine soy sauce, mirin, sake, and sugar to create the tare sauce.
  3. Dice the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and slice vegetables if using.
  4. Thread the marinated chicken and any vegetables onto soaked skewers.
  5. Preheat your grill or grill pan over high heat for 5-10 minutes.
  6. Place the skewers on the grill and cook for 10-15 minutes, turning frequently and basting with tare sauce.
  7. Once cooked, transfer to a serving platter and serve hot with extra tare sauce for dipping.

Nutrition

Serving: 1skewerCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 18gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Baste skewers generously while grilling for better flavor and caramelization.

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