Yakitori-Inspired Salt and Pepper Chicken Bites

Yakitori-Inspired Salt and Pepper Chicken Bites

By Tiffy Cooks

5 from 5 votes

This Yakitori-Inspired Salt and Pepper Chicken Bites remind me so much of Japan’s izakaya dishes. Did you know you can make Izakaya Yakitori flavors with simple ingredients you already have? These chicken bites are crispy, juicy, and full of flavor, and takes 15 minutes to cook! It’s perfect for everything from a quick weeknight meal to a simple snack.

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Prep Time:20

Cook Time:15

Total Time:35

Course: Appetizer, Dinner, Main Course, Salad, Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine: Japanese

Keyword: 20 Minute Recipes, chicken dinner, Chicken Recipe, chicken thigh, high protein, Salad, Side Dish, Street Food, topping

Servings: servings

Calories: 372kcal

Equipment

Non-stick pan

Ingredients

1 lb chicken thighs 450 g, boneless skin on, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
½ - 1 tsp white pepper adjust based on spice tolerance
1.5 tbsp soy sauce
2.5 tbsp Japanese mayo
2 tbsp Cornstarch
1 tbsp neutral oil for pan-frying
½ lemon for squeezing
1 green onion finely chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, combine chicken pieces with salt, black pepper, white pepper, soy sauce, Japanese mayo, and cornstarch. Mix well until evenly coated, then let marinate for 20 minutes.
Pan-Fry: Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Place chicken pieces skin-side down and pan-fry for 7–8 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.
Finish & Serve: Once cooked, squeeze fresh lemon juice over the chicken. Garnish with green onion and serve hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 372kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 19gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 111mgSodium: 1106mgPotassium: 267mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 0.3gVitamin A: 122IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 17mgIron: 1mg