Japanese Yakitori Chicken Skewers
A classic Japanese dish featuring marinated chicken cooked to perfection on skewers. This recipe yields tender, flavorful chicken with a sweet and savory glaze.
Ingredients
- ●500g boneless, skinless chicken breastcut into 1-inch pieces
- ●1/4 cup soy sauceor to taste
- ●2 tablespoons mirinsweet Japanese cooking wine
- ●2 tablespoons sugar
- ●1/2 cup green onionsthinly sliced
- ●20-25 light skewers
- ●1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, whisk together soy sauce, mirin, and sugar.
- 2
Add the chicken pieces to the marinade and mix well to coat.
- 3
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.
- 4
Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
- 5
Thread 3-4 chicken pieces onto each skewer, leaving a small space between each piece.
- 6
Brush the grill or grill pan with vegetable oil to prevent sticking.
- 7
Grill the skewers for 8-10 minutes per side, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- 8
Brush the skewers with the remaining marinade during the last 2 minutes of cooking.
- 9
Transfer the skewers to a serving platter and garnish with green onions.
- 10
Serve hot with additional marinade for dipping, if desired.