Chicken Yakitori

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Grilled chicken and scallion skewers glazed with a sweet, savory soy-mirin sauce.
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This classic Japanese dish features tender boneless chicken breasts and crisp scallions, skewered alternately and grilled to perfection. The star of the show is the tare sauce&# 226;€”a simple yet profound blend of honey, mirin, and dark soy sauce that caramelizes beautifully on the heat. The result is a perfect balance of salty, sweet, and umami flavors with a slight char. Yakitori is incredibly versatile, making it an ideal choice for summer barbecues, quick weeknight dinners, or as an elegant appetizer for dinner parties. It’s quick to prepare, requires minimal ingredients, and delivers restaurant-quality results at home. Serve them hot off the grill for the best texture and flavor.

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Chicken Yakitori

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 1 Calories: 45.6

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This classic Japanese dish features tender boneless chicken breasts and crisp scallions, skewered alternately and grilled to perfection. The star of the show is the tare sauce&# 226;€”a simple yet profound blend of honey, mirin, and dark soy sauce that caramelizes beautifully on the heat. The result is a perfect balance of salty, sweet, and umami flavors with a slight char. Yakitori is incredibly versatile, making it an ideal choice for summer barbecues, quick weeknight dinners, or as an elegant appetizer for dinner parties. It’s quick to prepare, requires minimal ingredients, and delivers restaurant-quality results at home. Serve them hot off the grill for the best texture and flavor.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Combine honey, mirin, and dark soy sauce in a small saucepan.
  2. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
  3. Remove from heat and let the sauce cool to room temperature.
  4. Split chicken breasts horizontally to create thinner cutlets, then cut into 1-inch wide strips.
  5. Cut scallions into 2-inch lengths.
  6. Thread chicken strips and scallion pieces alternately onto skewers.
  7. Pour the cooled marinade over the skewers and let them sit for 20 to 30 minutes.
  8. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
  9. Grill skewers about 4 inches from the heat source for 3 minutes per side, basting with remaining marinade.
  10. Cook until chicken is no longer pink in the center and sauce is caramelized.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1

Amount Per Serving
Calories 45.6kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.0g0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 0.1mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 12.3g5%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 12.3g
Protein 0.0g0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: chicken, yakitori, grilled, skewers, japanese, scallions, soy sauce, mirin, honey, bbq, appetizer, glaze, umami, quick dinner, party food
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