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Yakitori
Japanese grilled chicken skewers basted with sweet soy sauce. Charred, tender, and perfectly seasoned.
20
Prep (min)
15
Cook (min)
35
Total (min)
4
Servings
Health Score75/100
Ingredients
- •1 lb Chicken thighs
- •0.25 lb Chicken liver
- •1 teaspoon Salt
- •4 stalks Green onions
- •0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- •2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- •12 pieces Bamboo skewers
- •0.25 cup Soy sauce
- •3 cloves Garlic
- •1 medium Onion
- •0.25 cup Mirin
- •2 tbsp Sake
- •2 tbsp Sugar
- •1 inch Ginger
Instructions
- 1
Make tare: soy, mirin, sake, sugar, garlic, ginger - simmer
💡 Reduced by half
- 2
Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces
💡 Uniform for even cooking
- 3
Thread onto skewers alternating with green onion
💡 Pre-soak skewers
- 4
Grill over high heat, turning frequently
💡 Char but not burn
- 5
Brush with tare while grilling
💡 Glaze builds up
- 6
Serve immediately while hot, garnished with fresh herbs or appropriate accompaniments as desired.
💡 Fresh herbs add brightness and visual appeal - presentation matters as much as flavor.
- 7
Optional: dip in tare before eating
💡 Extra flavor