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Japanese Yakitori Chicken Skewers

Savory Japanese Yakitori Chicken Skewers with Sticky Glaze

Enjoy these Japanese Yakitori Chicken Skewers with a sticky glaze, perfect for weeknight dinners and gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 skewers
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 lb Chicken Thighs opt for skin-on for juiciness
For the Glaze
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce can swap with tamari for gluten-free
  • 1/4 cup Mirin or mix of apple juice and rice vinegar
  • 1/4 cup Sake or apple juice and rice vinegar
  • 2 tbsp Brown Sugar or alternative sweeteners as desired
  • 1 tsp Ginger fresh or ready-made ginger paste
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced, adjust to personal taste
For Skewering
  • 10 Bamboo Skewers soak in water for at least 30 minutes

Equipment

  • Grill Pan or Skillet
  • Medium saucepan
  • bamboo skewers

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Soak bamboo skewers in water for at least 30 minutes.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine soy sauce, mirin, sake, brown sugar, ginger, and minced garlic over low heat.
  3. Cut chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and thread onto soaked bamboo skewers.
  4. Preheat grill pan over medium heat and cook skewers for 3-4 minutes on each side while basting with glaze.
  5. Let skewers rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1skewerCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 23gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 780mgPotassium: 300mgSugar: 6gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

These yakitori skewers are best served warm. Pair with cucumber salad or steamed rice for a complete meal.

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