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Japanese Chicken Yakitori

Japanese Chicken Yakitori: Melt-in-Your-Mouth Grilled Goodness

Delight in Japanese Chicken Yakitori, a savory, mouthwatering grilled dish perfect for meal prep or BBQ gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinating Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 skewers
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Marinade
  • 1/2 cup Soy Sauce Use tamari for gluten-free
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Ginger Grated
  • 1/4 cup Red Wine or Mirin For sweetness
  • 3 tbsp Brown Sugar Or honey for alternative
  • 2 tbsp Rice Vinegar Balances flavor
Skewers
  • 1 lb Boneless Chicken Cut into chunks
  • 2 tbsp Cornstarch For thickening sauce
  • 8 pieces Wooden Skewers Soaked in water
Serving
  • 2 cups Steamed Rice To serve with skewers
  • 1 cup Pickled Vegetables As a refreshing side
  • 1 cup Miso Soup or Edamame For accompaniment

Equipment

  • Grill
  • Medium bowl
  • small saucepan
  • Wooden skewers
  • meat mallet

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Soak wooden skewers in water for 10–20 minutes to prevent burning during grilling.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, water, red wine or mirin, brown sugar, and rice vinegar.
  3. Trim excess fat from chicken and cut into 1-2 inch chunks.
  4. Combine minced garlic, grated ginger, and black pepper with the yakitori sauce, marinate chicken for at least 10 minutes.
  5. Pour the remaining yakitori sauce into a saucepan, boil, then simmer until thickened.
  6. Preheat grill to medium-high heat, thread chicken onto skewers, grill for 8-12 minutes while basting.

Nutrition

Serving: 1skewerCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 20gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 750mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for the best flavors. Allow chicken to marinate longer if possible for deeper flavor.

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