Japanese-Style Chicken Skewers
A flavorful and easy-to-make recipe for chicken skewers with a Japanese twist. The combination of soy sauce, sake, and mirin creates a savory and slightly sweet glaze.
Ingredients
- ●1 pound, cut into 1-inch pieces chicken breastBoneless and skinless
- ●1/4 cup soy sauce
- ●2 tablespoons sake
- ●2 tablespoons mirin
- ●2 tablespoons sugar
- ●2 tablespoons sesame oil
- ●1/4 cup, chopped green onions
- ●2 cloves, minced garlic
- ●1 cup, cooked according to package instructions nutty rice
- ●2 tablespoons mildly spicy sauce
Instructions
- 1
Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- 2
In a large bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sake, mirin, sugar, and sesame oil.
- 3
Add the chicken pieces to the marinade and mix to coat.
- 4
Let the chicken marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours in the refrigerator.
- 5
Thread the marinated chicken onto skewers, leaving a small space between each piece.
- 6
Grill the skewers for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through.
- 7
In a small saucepan, combine the mildly spicy sauce and 2 tablespoons of water.
- 8
Bring the sauce to a simmer over medium heat and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until slightly thickened.
- 9
Serve the grilled chicken skewers with the spicy sauce spooned over the top.
- 10
Serve with a side of cooked nutty rice and green onions.