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Japanese Chicken Yakitori

Savory Japanese Chicken Yakitori Skewers for a Perfect BBQ

Elevate your BBQ with these Easy Japanese Chicken Yakitori Skewers, coated in a sweet-savory sauce that pleases every palate.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Soaking Time 20 minutes
Total Time 52 minutes
Servings: 4 skewers
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Skewers
  • 1 lb Boneless Chicken Cut into 1-2 inch pieces
  • 8 Wooden Skewers Soaked in water for prevention of burning
For the Marinade
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 tbsp Ginger Grated
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce Tamari or coconut aminos for gluten-free
  • 1/4 cup Red Wine or Mirin White wine with sugar as a substitute
  • 2 tbsp Brown Sugar For sweetness and caramelization
  • 1 tbsp Rice Vinegar For acidity
  • 1 tbsp Cornstarch For thickening sauce

Equipment

  • grill
  • bowl
  • Saucepan
  • Meat Mallet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Soak the wooden skewers in water for 10-20 minutes.
  2. In a large bowl, combine soy sauce, water, red wine or mirin, brown sugar, and rice vinegar.
  3. Trim the boneless chicken and cut it into bite-sized pieces. Optionally pound for tenderness.
  4. Mix the chicken pieces with minced garlic, grated ginger, and 1/4 cup of the yakitori sauce.
  5. Transfer the remaining sauce to a saucepan and thicken with cornstarch slurry.
  6. Thread marinated chicken onto soaked skewers, leaving space between each piece.
  7. Grill skewers on medium-high heat for 8-12 minutes, turning and basting with thickened sauce.
  8. Remove from grill, let rest, and serve with additional sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1skewerCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 28gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 1200mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use the freshest ingredients for maximum flavor and marinate for at least 30 minutes for better taste. Regularly baste and check internal temperature for safety.

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