Grilled Chicken Yakitori Skewers with Teriyaki Sauce
Delicious grilled chicken yakitori skewers marinated in a rich teriyaki sauce, perfect for outdoor gatherings or cozy dinners.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Japanese
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup mirin
- 1/4 cup sake
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- Green onions, cut for garnishing
- Skewers
Instructions
- Soak the skewers in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning.
- In a saucepan, combine soy sauce, mirin, sake, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger. Bring to a boil and reduce the heat to simmer for about 10 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Thread the chicken pieces onto the skewers.
- Brush the skewers with the teriyaki sauce and grill for about 5 minutes on each side, basting with more sauce until cooked through.
- Garnish with green onions and serve with extra teriyaki sauce.
Notes
For perfect results, ensure chicken pieces are evenly cut and allow skewers to rest after grilling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg