Chicken Yakitori
Traditionally, this is the Japanese term for chicken that’s skewered and grilled. Try our easy version of this popular Japanese street food.
Yield: Makes 4 servings
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Recipe Time
Cook Time:
Prep Time:
Chill:
30 Minutes
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup sake
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 6 green onions, sliced into 1- to 2-inch pieces
Preparation
- 1. Combine first 5 ingredients in a large zip-top plastic bag; add chicken, turning to coat. Seal, and chill 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.
- 2. Soak 6-inch wooden skewers in water to cover 30 minutes; drain. Preheat grill to medium-high heat (350° to 400°). Thread chicken and green onion pieces onto skewers, discarding marinade. Grill 6 to 8 minutes on each side or until chicken is done.
Chicken Yakitori Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Main Dishes
- CONVENIENCE: Family, Make-Ahead
- CUISINE: Asian, Japanese
- MAIN INGREDIENT: Poultry
- COOKING METHOD: Grill, Marinate
- PUBLICATION: Coastal Living
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