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Japanese Yakitori

Yakitori is a Japanese dish of grilled chicken skewers. The chicken is cut into small pieces and then skewered with a bamboo stick before being grilled over hot charcoal. The skewers are often served with a variety of sauces and condiments such as soy sauce, mirin, and salt. Yakitori is a popular street food in Japan, and can also be found in many restaurants.

Ingredients (2 Persons)

4 chicken thighs
2 tablespoons sake
2 tablespoons mirin
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Directions

Step 1

Cut the chicken thighs into 1-inch cubes and place them in a bowl.
Step 2

In a separate bowl, whisk together the sake, mirin, soy sauce, and sugar until the sugar has dissolved.
Step 3

Add the sake mixture to the chicken and stir to coat. Let the chicken marinate for at least 15 minutes and up to an hour.
Step 4

Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until it is golden brown and cooked through, about 5 minutes.
Step 5

Serve the yakitori with cooked rice, pickled vegetables, and scallions.

Comments

Anonymous

Japanese Yakitori is a delicious & flavourful experience! Chicken, vegetables, and other proteins are skewered and cooked to perfection over a hot grill! Highly recommend!

Anonymous

Japanese Yakitori is delicious! The rich, savory glaze coats the grilled meat perfectly. I love how it comes with a variety of sides and sauces to choose from. Highly recommend!

Anonymous

Yakitori is delicious and easy to make! The perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors makes this the perfect dish for a night in. A must try for any fan of Japanese food!

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