Japanese Chicken Marinade Recipe for Perfect Yakitori
Easy Japanese Chicken Yakitori Skewers for Family Dinners are tender chicken thigh pieces threaded with green onions, brushed with a savory soy glaze, and grilled until lightly charred and juicy.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
4 green onions cut into 1 inch pieces
1/3 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup mirin
2 tablespoons sake
2 tablespoons sugar
1 clove garlic grated optional
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger optional
8 to 10 bamboo skewers soaked in water
Instructions
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Soak bamboo skewers in water for at least 30 minutes.
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Cut chicken thighs into 1 to 1 1/2 inch pieces and pat dry.
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Thread chicken and green onion pieces alternately onto skewers.
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In a small saucepan combine soy sauce mirin sake sugar garlic and ginger. Simmer for 5 to 8 minutes until slightly thickened.
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Preheat grill or grill pan over medium high heat and lightly oil the surface.
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Cook skewers for 3 to 4 minutes per side until nearly cooked through.
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Brush skewers with sauce turning frequently and cook until chicken reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit and glaze is caramelized.
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Remove from heat and let rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Do not brush raw chicken with reserved sauce unless it has been boiled. Chicken breast can be substituted but monitor closely to prevent drying out.