Japanese-Style Yaki-Iwai Skewers
A flavorful and colorful Japanese-inspired appetizer featuring marinated chicken and vegetables, grilled to perfection on skewers.
Ingredients
- β1 pound chicken breastcut into 1-inch pieces
- β1 red bell peppercut into 1-inch pieces
- β1 large onioncut into 1-inch pieces
- β1 cup mushroomsliced
- β1/4 cup almondsliced
- β1/4 cup soy saucefor marinade
- β2 tablespoons honeyfor marinade
- β2 tablespoons rice vinegarfor marinade
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, and rice vinegar.
- 2
Add the chicken, red bell pepper, onion, and mushroom to the marinade.
- 3
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.
- 4
Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- 5
Thread the marinated chicken and vegetables onto skewers.
- 6
Grill the skewers for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally.
- 7
Brush with warmed almond oil during the last 2 minutes of grilling.
- 8
Serve immediately and garnish with warm almonds.
- 9
Let cook for 3 minutes between serving and serving again.