This easy Chicken Yakitori recipe is perfect for a quick and delicious meal. Skewered chicken pieces are grilled to perfection and basted with a savory and sweet sauce.
Preparation time
20min
Cooking time
12min
Ingredients
4 Servings
- 8 bamboo skewers
- 500 g chicken thighs
- 4 green onions
- 80 ml mirin
- 40 ml sake
- 80 ml soy sauce
- 2 tbsp sugar
Directions
Step 1
Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces.
Step 2
Cut the green onions into 1-inch pieces.
Step 3
Thread the chicken and green onion pieces alternately onto the soaked bamboo skewers.
Step 4
In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, mirin, sake, and sugar. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
Step 5
Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
Step 6
Grill the skewers, turning occasionally and basting with the sauce, until the chicken is cooked through and nicely charred, about 10-12 minutes.
Step 7
Serve hot and enjoy your Chicken Yakitori!