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Chicken Yakitori Recipe

Mouthwatering Chicken Yakitori Recipe for Perfect Grilling

Delicious Chicken Yakitori Recipe combines tender grilled chicken with a sweet-savory sauce for a memorable dining experience.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Marinating Time 10 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings: 4 skewers
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Skewers
  • 2 pounds Boneless Chicken Use breasts or thighs based on preference.
  • 10-12 pieces Wooden Skewers Soak in water before grilling to prevent burning.
For the Marinade
  • 3 cloves Garlic Use fresh for the best taste.
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger Fresh ginger recommended.
  • 1/2 cup Soy Sauce Tamari or coconut aminos for gluten-free.
  • 1/4 cup Red Wine or Mirin White wine mixed with sugar can substitute.
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar Distilled vinegar is an alternative.
  • 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar Use dark brown sugar for deeper flavor.
For the Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch Ensure it's well-mixed to avoid clumping.

Equipment

  • Grill
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Saucepan
  • Meat Mallet
  • Wooden Skewers

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Soak wooden skewers in water for 10–20 minutes to prevent burning while grilling.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine soy sauce, water, red wine or mirin, brown sugar, and rice vinegar; whisk until sugar is dissolved.
  3. Trim excess fat from chicken and cut into 1–2 inch chunks, lightly pound for tenderness.
  4. Mix minced garlic, ginger, and black pepper with a portion of yakitori sauce, coat chicken evenly, and marinate for at least 10 minutes.
  5. Bring remaining yakitori sauce to boil, mix cornstarch with a small amount of sauce to form a slurry, then stir into boiling sauce.
  6. Thread marinated chicken onto soaked skewers, preheat grill to medium-high, grill skewers for 8–12 minutes, basting with sauce.
  7. Remove skewers from grill, let rest briefly, serve warm with sesame seeds or green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1skewerCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 400mgSugar: 5gCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for best flavor; maximize marinate time for deeper taste; control grill heat for even cooking; baste during grilling for moisture.

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