Chicken Yakitori Skewers
Chicken Yakitori is a popular Japanese dish featuring tender chicken pieces grilled on skewers, glazed with a savory-sweet tare sauce. This easy recipe is perfect for a cozy dinner for two, delivering authentic flavors without requiring a trip to the restaurant. Serve with steamed rice or a side of pickled vegetables for a complete meal.
Equipment
- Grill Pan
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 2 Chicken Thighs Skinless and Boneless (about 200g)
- 2 Green Onions scallions, cut into 1inch pieces
- Bamboo skewers soaked in water for 30 minutes
For the Yakitori Sauce (Tare)
- 3 tbsp Soy Sauce
- 2 tbsp Mirin
- 1 tbsp Sake (optional)
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp Garlic Grated
- 1 tsp Ginger Grated
Instructions
Prepare the Chicken
- Cut chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces.
- Thread chicken pieces and green onion alternately onto soaked skewers.
Make the Sauce
- Combine soy sauce, mirin, sake, sugar, garlic, and ginger in a small saucepan.
- Simmer over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring until slightly thickened. Set aside.
Cook the Skewers
- Heat a grill pan or outdoor grill to medium heat.
- Place the skewers on the grill and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, brushing generously with the yakitori sauce.
- Grill until chicken is fully cooked and has a slight char.
Serve
- Drizzle any leftover sauce over the skewers before serving.
- Pair with steamed rice or a light salad for a balanced meal.