EASY CHICKEN YAKITORI

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Chicken yakitori is an easy Japanese dish to make at home. Serve with white rice and sake for an easy but special meal!

Provided by ChefJackie

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Japanese

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

10 wooden skewers
4 skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch cubes
4 scallions, sliced into 1-inch pieces
½ cup sake
½ cup soy sauce
3 tablespoons mirin
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 teaspoon vegetable oil, or to taste

Steps:

  • Soak 10 wooden skewers in cold water for 15 minutes.
  • Thread chicken pieces onto the soaked skewers, alternating with scallions.
  • Combine sake, soy sauce, mirin, and sugar in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Reserve 1/2 of the sauce for dipping.
  • Heat a grill pan over high heat and lightly brush with vegetable oil. Add skewers and cook until chicken is no longer pink in the center, basting frequently with 1/2 of the sauce, 7 to 10 minutes per side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 275.7 calories, Carbohydrate 14.8 g, Cholesterol 70.3 mg, Fat 9.2 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 21.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 1871.4 mg, Sugar 12.1 g

Diamond Thomas
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. You can use different types of chicken, vegetables, and sauces to create your own unique yakitori.


Ahmed Amoura
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This chicken yakitori recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I made it with some leftover rotisserie chicken and it turned out delicious.


Lihle Olothando
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I served the chicken yakitori with a side of rice and vegetables and it was a perfect meal.


Allan Tamati
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I grilled the chicken yakitori over charcoal and it gave it a delicious smoky flavor.


PINIGRIT TV
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I used skinless, boneless chicken thighs for this recipe and it turned out great! The chicken was so tender and juicy.


Natuhwera Onesmus
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I marinated the chicken for a few hours before cooking and it turned out so flavorful! The glaze is also delicious and easy to make.


Tyler King
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This is the best chicken yakitori recipe I've ever tried. The chicken is tender and juicy, and the glaze is flavorful and slightly sweet. I love that the recipe is easy to follow and doesn't require any special ingredients.


Erica Peters
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This chicken yakitori is amazing! The chicken is cooked perfectly and the glaze is flavorful and slightly sweet. I love that the recipe is easy to follow and doesn't require any special ingredients.


waheed Murad
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the glaze is delicious. I love that it's so easy to make too.


SupremeCharizardGreymon
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken is so moist and flavorful, and the glaze is perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Misty Lopez
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I love how simple this recipe is. It's perfect for a weeknight dinner. The chicken is tender and flavorful, and the glaze is delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Iface Dj
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The chicken yakitori turned out great! The glaze was a little too sweet for my taste, but that's easily adjustable. Overall, this is a great recipe.


kenzi ellithi
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This recipe is so easy and quick to make. The chicken is cooked perfectly and the glaze is delicious. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Zach Weber
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I made this chicken yakitori for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the flavor and how easy it was to eat. I will definitely be making this again.


Jada Mitchell
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This chicken yakitori recipe is a winner! The chicken is tender and juicy, and the glaze is flavorful and slightly sweet. I love that the recipe is easy to follow and doesn't require any special ingredients.