Description
This yakitori chicken recipe is a simple and comforting dish that brings the flavors of Japan to your table.
Ingredients
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- 1 pound chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons mirin
- 2 tablespoons sake
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- Green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Cut chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, mirin, sake, and sugar until sugar dissolves.
- Marinate chicken in the sauce for 30 minutes.
- Preheat grill or skillet over medium heat.
- Thread chicken onto skewers.
- Grill skewers for about 5-7 minutes on each side until cooked through.
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken with tofu for a vegetarian option.
- Use low-sodium soy sauce for a healthier choice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: yakitori chicken, Japanese chicken skewers, easy recipes