Chicken Yakitori

Chicken Yakitori is a delightful Japanese street food dish featuring grilled chicken skewers glazed with a savory tare sauce, perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 20

Total Time 35

Servings: 4 skewers

Course: Appetizer, Main Course

Cuisine: Japanese

Calories: 325

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

For the Yakitori

1 lb boneless and skinless chicken leg meat, cut into bite-size pieces Tender and juicy for the best flavor.
3 tablespoons soy sauce Adds depth and umami.
1/2 cup mirin Sweet rice wine for balance.
2 tablespoons sugar Enhances the sweetness.
Sea salt Sea salt To taste.
Scallions pieces scallions (white part only), cut into 2-inch lengths Adds crunch and mild onion flavor.

Method

Preparation

In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, mirin, and sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring until it boils. Simmer for a few minutes until slightly thickened, then set aside.
Thread chicken and scallion pieces onto bamboo skewers, alternating them.

Grilling

Preheat the barbecue grill over medium-high heat. Lightly sprinkle sea salt on the chicken.
Grill the skewers, turning frequently until chicken is cooked through and charred.
When almost cooked, dip the skewers into the tare sauce and grill for 30-40 seconds on each side to caramelize.

Serving

Remove from grill and serve hot with remaining tare sauce on the side.

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate chicken pieces in the tare sauce before grilling. Use metal skewers if available to prevent charring.