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Japanese Chicken Skewers

Japanese Chicken Skewers - Yakitori

By Tiffy Cooks

5 from 1 vote
Japanese Chicken Skewers, AKA Yakitori, and a BIG GLASS OF BEER is the best way to celebrate the weekend! Juicy bites of chicken thigh alternating with bites of fragrant green onion, then coated in a sweet-savory “tare” sauce that’s super super addicting. You can cook them on the grill this weekend, or in a pan to keep things easy. These chicken skewers take 30 minutes to cook and prep, but will be gone in a flash! If you are unsure what to make this weekend, trust me, Japanese Chicken Skewers is the way to go! 
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Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:15 minutes
Total Time:30 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: Japanese
Keyword: asian dinner, Asian Food, Asian Recipe Easy, Asian Recipes, chicken, chicken dinner, Chicken Recipe, chicken thigh
Servings: 4 People
Calories: 323kcal

Equipment

  • Bamboo Skewers

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lb boneless chicken thigh with the skin on
  • ½ cup Soy Sauce
  • ½ cup Mirin
  • ¼ cup Sake
  • 3 tbsp Sugar
  • 5-7 Green Onion
  • Black Pepper to taste
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  • In a pot, add Soy Sauce, Sake, Sugar, Mirin, and 4 stalks of the GREEN PART of the green onion. Bring it to a simmer and cook on low heat for 5-10 minutes or until the sauce has reduced in half. Remove and set aside
    Simmering sweet-savory Yakitori Sauce
  • Cut chicken thigh into bite-sized pieces. To assemble the skewers, add the green onion between each part of the chicken thigh. Season with salt and black pepper.
  • Turn the heat to medium-high and drizzle oil in the pan. Once the pan is hot, add in the chicken skewers and pan fry for 2-3 minutes on each side.
  • Coat the chicken thigh with the glaze that was made earlier. Keep brushing on the glaze and let it cook for another 1-2 minutes on each side. Garnish with sesame seeds, and enjoy!

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Notes

If you choose to bake them or grill them, and you’re use bamboo skewers, make sure to soak them in water for at least 1 hour before using them to prevent them from burning. 

Nutrition

Calories: 323kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 36gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 162mgSodium: 2000mgPotassium: 524mgFiber: 1gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 190IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 33mgIron: 2mg
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