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Japanese Chicken Yakitori

Savory Japanese Chicken Yakitori: Your New Grilling Obsession

Enjoy the irresistible flavors of Japanese Chicken Yakitori, a simple yet delicious grilled dish perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Marinating Time 10 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings: 4 skewers
Course: APPETIZERS
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Soy Sauce Substitute with tamari for gluten-free option.
  • 1/4 cup Water
  • 1/4 cup Red Wine or Mirin Can swap with sake or vinegar-sugar mix.
  • 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar Honey or coconut sugar are good alternatives.
  • 1 tablespoon Vinegar Rice vinegar is ideal.
Chicken
  • 1 pound Chicken Breast Cut into bite-sized pieces.
  • 3 cloves Minced Garlic Fresh is best.
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger Fresh ginger gives the best flavor.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Pepper Adjust according to taste.
Thickening Agent
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch Arrowroot powder can be substituted.

Equipment

  • Grill
  • mixing bowl
  • Saucepan
  • Meat thermometer
  • wooden skewers

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Soak your wooden skewers in water for about 10 to 20 minutes.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, water, red wine or mirin, brown sugar, and vinegar; stir until sugar dissolves.
  3. Mix minced garlic, ginger, and ground pepper; use 1/4 cup of the sauce to marinate the chicken for at least 10 minutes.
  4. Heat the remaining sauce in a saucepan until boiling; mix cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of boiling sauce, then stir into the saucepan until thickened.
  5. Thread marinated chicken onto soaked skewers and grill over medium-high heat for 8 to 12 minutes, basting with thickened sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1skewerCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For enhanced flavor, marinate chicken longer and always check the internal temperature to ensure it reaches 165°F (74°C).

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