Description
Elevate your culinary skills with this Japanese Chicken Yakitori Recipe, a delightful dish that encapsulates the essence of Japanese street food. Perfectly grilled chicken skewers are marinated in a rich combination of soy sauce, ginger, and garlic, delivering bold flavors in every bite. Ideal for summer barbecues or cozy family dinners, this versatile recipe allows you to customize the ingredients to suit your taste, whether by adding seasonal vegetables or adjusting the marinade. Serve them hot off the grill over steamed rice for a satisfying meal or as appetizers at your next gathering. Experience the joy of grilling with these succulent chicken skewers that are sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 5–6 pieces boneless chicken breast or 6–8 pieces boneless chicken thighs
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup + 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
- 6–7 wooden skewers (soaked in water)
Instructions
- Soak wooden skewers in water for 10–20 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, and minced ginger until sugar dissolves.
- Cut chicken into 1–2 inch chunks and marinate in the mixture for at least 10 minutes (longer for more flavor).
- Cook some leftover marinade in a saucepan over medium heat until thickened.
- Thread marinated chicken onto soaked skewers and grill over medium-high heat for about 8–12 minutes, turning occasionally and basting with the thickened sauce until cooked through.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer (approximately 80g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg