Description
Elevate your grilling game with this mouthwatering Japanese Chicken Yakitori Recipe. These tender chicken skewers, infused with a flavorful marinade of soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger, make for an irresistible dish that suits any occasion—from summer barbecues to cozy family dinners. Easy to prepare and incredibly versatile, you can enjoy these skewers as appetizers or paired with rice for a hearty meal. Plus, the quick cooking time ensures that you can satisfy your cravings in just over half an hour. Impress your guests and delight in the authentic taste of homemade yakitori that’s sure to become your go-to recipe.
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, minced ginger, and a bit of water until the sugar dissolves.
- Cut chicken into 1–2 inch chunks and marinate in some of the sauce for at least 10 minutes.
- Thicken the remaining marinade by cooking it in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Thread marinated chicken onto soaked skewers and grill over medium-high heat for about 8–12 minutes, basting with the thickened sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer (50g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg