Name: Delicious and Easy Chicken Yakitori Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces; 1/4 cup soy sauce; 1/4 cup mirin; 2 tbsp sake (or dry white wine); 2 tbsp brown sugar; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1-inch piece of ginger, grated; 4-5 green onions, cut into 1-inch pieces; Bamboo skewers, soaked in water

Delicious and Easy Chicken Yakitori Recipe

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Chicken Yakitori is a popular Japanese dish that consists of skewered and grilled chicken. This recipe is simple to make yet full of flavor, making it a perfect dish for a family dinner or BBQ party. The marinade gives the chicken a sweet and savory taste that everyone will love.

Ingredients

1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup mirin
2 tbsp sake (or dry white wine)
2 tbsp brown sugar
2 cloves garlic, minced
1-inch piece of ginger, grated
4-5 green onions, cut into 1-inch pieces
Bamboo skewers, soaked in water

Directions

In a bowl, mix soy sauce, mirin, sake, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger to make the marinade.
Add chicken pieces to the marinade and let them marinate for at least 30 minutes.
Thread chicken pieces onto the skewers, alternating with green onion pieces.
Preheat grill to medium-high heat and grill skewers for about 6-8 minutes on each side, or until chicken is cooked through and slightly charred.
Serve hot with a side of steamed rice or grilled vegetables. Enjoy!

Interesting Facts

Yakitori translates to 'grilled chicken' in Japanese.

Yakitori is a popular street food in Japan, often sold at yakitori stalls or izakayas.

Chicken thighs are preferred for yakitori as they remain juicy and flavorful when grilled.