Savor the Taste of Home: Japanese Chicken Yakitori Delight

Japanese Chicken Yakitori is a delightful dish that captures the essence of Japanese cuisine with tender, marinated chicken skewers bathed in a sweet-savory sauce.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 12

Marinating Time 10

Total Time 42

Servings: 4 skewers

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Japanese

Calories: 250

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

Marinade

1/2 cup Soy Sauce or tamari for gluten-free option
3 cloves Garlic minced
1 tablespoon Ginger minced or ground
1/4 cup Red Wine or Mirin or white wine with sugar
2 tablespoons Brown Sugar or coconut sugar
2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar or white vinegar

Chicken Skewers

1 pound Boneless Chicken (breast or thighs) or tofu/veggies for vegetarian
2 tablespoons Cornstarch or arrowroot powder
8 pieces Wooden Skewers soaked in water

Equipment

grill
Mixing Bowl
saucepan
Wooden Skewers

Method

Preparation

Soak the wooden skewers in water for 10–20 minutes.
In a mixing bowl, combine the soy sauce, water, red wine or mirin, brown sugar, and rice vinegar.
Trim the chicken and cut into 1-2 inch chunks.
Mix minced garlic, ginger, black pepper, and reserved yakitori sauce and add the chicken.
Pour remaining yakitori sauce into a saucepan and bring to a gentle boil.
Thread the marinated chicken onto the soaked skewers.
Grill the chicken for 8-12 minutes, basting with sauce until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.

Nutrition

Serving: 1skewerCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 10mg

Notes

For best results, let the chicken marinate for at least 30 minutes. Variations using pork, beef, or tofu are encouraged.

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