Description
Indulge in the authentic taste of Japan with this easy-to-make yakitori recipe. Juicy chicken thighs are marinated in a savory blend of soy sauce, mirin, and sake, then grilled to perfection alongside fresh green onions. Perfect for gatherings or a cozy dinner at home, each bite promises an explosion of flavor that will transport you straight to Japan. Gather your friends and family, and enjoy an unforgettable culinary experience!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken thighs (skin-on, boneless)
- 4 green onions (cut into 1-inch pieces)
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp sake
- 2 tbsp mirin
- 1 tbsp light brown sugar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- Bamboo skewers (soaked in water)
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sake, mirin, brown sugar, and sesame oil for the marinade.
- Cut chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and chop green onions.
- Marinate chicken pieces in the mixture for at least 30 minutes.
- Thread marinated chicken onto soaked bamboo skewers, alternating with green onion pieces.
- Preheat grill or oven broiler to high heat (around 400°F).
- Grill skewers for about 3-4 minutes per side until chicken is cooked through and charred.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with tofu or mushrooms. Add bell peppers or zucchini for extra nutrition and flavor.