Yakitori Chicken Skewers
Tender chicken thigh pieces grilled to perfection and glazed with a simple, savory tare sauce. A staple of Japanese izakaya fare, perfect for grilling at home.
1.5 lbs
Boneless, skinless chicken thighs-cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 cup
Soy sauce
1/4 cup
Mirin
2 tbsp
Sake (optional)
1 tbsp
Granulated sugar
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Tender chicken thigh pieces grilled to perfection and glazed with a simple, savory tare sauce. A staple of Japanese izakaya fare, perfect for grilling at home.
Instructions
- Make the Tare Sauce: In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, mirin, sake (if using), sugar, and minced garlic. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Cook for 5 minutes, then set aside.
- Thread the chicken pieces onto the soaked bamboo skewers, leaving a small space between each piece.
- Preheat your grill or broiler to medium-high heat.
- Grill or broil the skewers for 3-4 minutes per side, or until the chicken is cooked through and lightly browned.
- During the last 2 minutes of cooking, brush the skewers generously with the Tare Sauce. Continue to cook, turning occasionally, until the sauce is caramelized and sticky.
- Serve hot.
Ingredients
4
- Chicken
- 1.5 lbs Boneless, skinless chicken thighs-cut into 1-inch pieces
- Tare Sauce
- 1/2 cup Soy sauce
- 1/4 cup Mirin
- 2 tbsp Sake (optional)
- 1 tbsp Granulated sugar
- 1 clove Garlic-minced
- For Skewers
- 16 Bamboo skewers-soaked in water for 30 minutes
Equipment
- Bamboo skewers
- Small saucepan
- Grill or broiler
Instructions
- Make the Tare Sauce: In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, mirin, sake (if using), sugar, and minced garlic. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Cook for 5 minutes, then set aside.
- Thread the chicken pieces onto the soaked bamboo skewers, leaving a small space between each piece.
- Preheat your grill or broiler to medium-high heat.
- Grill or broil the skewers for 3-4 minutes per side, or until the chicken is cooked through and lightly browned.
- During the last 2 minutes of cooking, brush the skewers generously with the Tare Sauce. Continue to cook, turning occasionally, until the sauce is caramelized and sticky.
- Serve hot.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
250
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