Yakitori (Skewered Grilled Chicken)

Prep time: 15 min | Cook time: 10 min | Total time: 25 min | Servings: 4 servings

Description

• Succulent chicken pieces and scallions threaded onto skewers and grilled, finished with a sweet-savory tare glaze.

Ingredients

• 1 lb boneless chicken thigh, cut into 1-inch cubes

• 2 stalks green onion, cut into 1-inch lengths

• 1/4 cup soy sauce

• 1/4 cup mirin

• 2 tbsp sugar

• 2 tbsp sake

Step-by-Step Directions

• Make Tare: Combine soy sauce, mirin, sugar, and sake in a saucepan. Simmer until reduced by half and syrupy.

• Skewer: Alternate chicken pieces and green onion segments on bamboo skewers.

• Grill: Grill over charcoal or in a hot pan over medium-high heat.

• Glaze: Brush frequently with the tare sauce during the last 2 minutes of cooking until charred and cooked through.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

• Calories: ~240 kcal

• Total Fat: 11g

• Saturated Fat: 3g

• Cholesterol: 95mg

• Sodium: 780mg

• Total Carbs: 12g

• Fiber: 1g

• Sugars: 9g

• Protein: 24g