Easy Chicken Yakitori
Easy Chicken Yakitori is flavorful and quick to prepare.Juicy chicken is grilled to perfection on skewers.The sweet and savory glaze enhances every bite.Perfect as an appetizer or main dish.
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 500 g boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or breasts)
- Wooden skewers (soaked in water for 20 minutes)
For the Yakitori Sauce (Tare):
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons mirin
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon sake (optional)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
Optional Garnish:
- Chopped spring onions
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Thread chicken pieces onto soaked skewers.
- In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, mirin, sugar, sake, and garlic.
- Simmer sauce for 5–7 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Heat a grill pan or outdoor grill over medium heat.
- Grill skewers for 8–10 minutes, turning frequently.
- Brush with yakitori sauce during the last few minutes of grilling.
- Remove from heat and garnish before serving.
Notes
- Chicken thighs stay juicier than breasts.
- Soaking skewers prevents burning.
- Sauce thickens as it cools.
- Grill on medium heat to avoid burning sugar.
- Best served hot and fresh.