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Japanese Chicken Yakitori Recipe

Savory Japanese Chicken Yakitori Recipe for Grilled Perfection

Enjoy this Japanese Chicken Yakitori Recipe, a quick and customizable dish perfect for gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Marination Time 10 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings: 4 skewers
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce Low-sodium options are great for a lighter dish.
  • 2 tablespoons Water Adjust based on your preference.
  • 2 tablespoons Red Wine/Mirin Sweet rice wine can be a fine substitute.
  • 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar Honey or maple syrup can work too.
  • 1 tablespoon Vinegar Rice vinegar is recommended.
  • 2 cloves Minced Garlic Garlic powder is a good alternative.
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger Ground ginger can substitute fresh ginger.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Pepper For more spice, consider using chili flakes.
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch Arrowroot or potato starch are excellent substitutes.
For the Skewers
  • 1 pound Chicken Firm tofu or colorful veggies can be used.

Equipment

  • Grill
  • Medium Bowl
  • saucepan
  • Wooden Skewers

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Soak wooden skewers in water for 10-20 minutes to prevent burning on the grill.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine soy sauce, water, mirin, brown sugar, and vinegar to create your marinade.
  3. Mix minced garlic, ginger, ground pepper, and 1/4 cup of marinade; add chicken and marinate for at least 10 minutes.
  4. Pour remaining marinade into a saucepan, bring to a boil, and mix cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of boiling marinade.
  5. Thread marinated chicken onto skewers and grill for 8-12 minutes, turning occasionally and brushing with sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1skewerCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for 2-3 days in the fridge; can be frozen for up to 2 months.

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