Description
Yakitori (Grilled Chicken Skewers) is a mouthwatering Japanese dish that transforms simple chicken into a flavorful experience. Marinated in a sweet-savory tare sauce, these juicy skewers are grilled to perfection, boasting a charred exterior and tender inside. Ideal for backyard gatherings or cozy dinners, Yakitori invites friends and family to savor unforgettable flavors together.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 3–4 breasts)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup mirin (sweet rice wine)
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 2 green onions, sliced for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces for even cooking.
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, mirin, sugar, and minced garlic. Add chicken and marinate for at least 30 minutes in the fridge.
- Thread marinated chicken onto soaked bamboo skewers.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat and cook skewers for about 4-5 minutes per side until charred and cooked through. Brush with leftover marinade during grilling.
- Serve hot, garnished with sliced green onions.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer (approximately 85g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg