Yakitori Chicken Skewers
Yakitori is a classic Japanese dish consisting of grilled chicken skewers. "Yaki" means grilling and "tori" means chicken, so yakitori refers to grilled chicken. The skewers are often made with different parts of the chicken, such as breast, thigh, wing, and sometimes even liver or skin. They are marinated or glazed with a sweet and savory sauce, often teriyaki sauce.
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Ingredients
For the chicken skewers:
- 500 grams of chicken thigh fillet, cut into 2.5 cm cubes
- 12-15 wooden or metal skewers
- 2 spring onions, cut into 2.5 cm pieces (optional)
For the yakitori sauce:
- 120 ml of soy sauce
- 120 ml of mirin (sweet rice wine)
- 60 ml of sake (Japanese rice wine)
- 2 tablespoons of sugar
- 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon of grated ginger
Or try using Angus&Oink Korean BBQ sauce
Preparation
Here’s how to prepare this recipe!
- 1. Prepare the wooden skewers: If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent them from burning on the grill.
- 2. Make the yakitori sauce. Combine the soy sauce, mirin, sake, sugar, garlic, and ginger in a small saucepan.
- 3. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat.
- 4. Reduce the heat and let the sauce simmer for about 10-15 minutes until it slightly thickens. Remove from heat and let it cool.
- 5. Place the chicken cubes in a bowl and add half of the cooled yakitori sauce.
- 6. Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator. The longer you marinate, the more intense the flavor will be.
- 7. Thread the marinated chicken cubes onto the skewers, alternating with pieces of spring onion if using.
- 8. Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- 9. Grill the skewers for about 8-10 minutes, turning them regularly and basting them with the remaining yakitori sauce while grilling.
- 10. The chicken should be cooked through and slightly caramelized.
- 11. Remove the skewers from the grill and serve them warm with extra yakitori sauce on the side for dipping.
Tips:
- You can also use different parts of the chicken, such as chicken breast or wings, depending on your preference.
- Serve the yakitori skewers with steamed rice and a fresh green salad for a complete meal.
This recipe provides an authentic taste of Japanese yakitori and is perfect for a BBQ, a party, or simply a delicious meal at home. Enjoy!