Yakitori Recipe

Yakitori: Grilled Japanese Skewers

Yakitori is a popular Japanese street food consisting of grilled skewered meats and vegetables. This recipe focuses on classic chicken Yakitori.

Yields: 4 servings Prep time: 30 minutes Cook time: 10-12 minutes

Ingredients

1 pound (450g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/4 cup (60ml) soy sauce
2 tablespoons sake (or dry sherry)
2 tablespoons mirin
1 tablespoon sugar
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon grated ginger
8-10 bamboo skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes

Method

Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, combine the chicken, soy sauce, sake, mirin, sugar, garlic, and ginger. Marinate for at least 30 minutes, or preferably for several hours in the refrigerator.
Thread the Skewers: Thread the chicken pieces onto the skewers.
Grill the Yakitori: Grill the skewers over medium heat for 5-7 minutes per side, or until the chicken is cooked through and slightly charred.
Serve: Serve the hot yakitori immediately.

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