For an enhanced flavor, marinate the chicken in half of the sauce for at least 30 minutes before threading onto the skewers. If you don't have a grill pan, you can also cook these under a broiler, but keep a close watch to prevent burning. Serve immediately with the reserved dipping sauce and a side of steamed rice.
Easy Chicken Yakitori
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PREP TIME10 mins
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COOK TIME15 mins
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TOTAL TIME40 mins
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SERVING4 People
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VIEWS27
Transport yourself to a bustling Japanese street food market with these succulent chicken skewers, glazed in a sweet and savory sauce. Perfect as an appetizer or a light meal, this Yakitori recipe is surprisingly simple to make at home, delivering authentic flavors with ease.
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate15 g
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Cholesterol70 mg
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Fiber1 g
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Protein22 g
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Saturated Fat2 g
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Sodium1871 mg
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Sugar12 g
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Fat9 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
Step
15 mins
Soak 10 wooden skewers in cold water for 15 minutes. This prevents them from burning on the grill. (Time: 15 minutes)
02
Step
10 mins
Thread chicken pieces onto the soaked skewers, alternating with scallions. Ensure the chicken and scallions are snug on the skewer but not overly compacted. (Time: 10 minutes)
03
Step
5 mins
In a small saucepan, combine sake, soy sauce, mirin, and sugar. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes, or until the sauce slightly thickens. Reserve half of the sauce for dipping after cooking. (Time: 10 minutes)
04
Step
14 mins
Preheat a grill pan over high heat and lightly brush with vegetable oil. This prevents the chicken from sticking. (Time: 5 minutes)
05
StepAdd skewers to the hot grill pan, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Cook until the chicken is no longer pink in the center and has beautiful grill marks, basting frequently with the remaining sauce. This should take approximately 7-10 minutes per side. (Time: 14-20 minutes)
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Providenci Crooks
Jun 20, 2025Next time, I'll try grilling it outdoors for a smoky flavor.
Beatrice Stiedemann
Jun 4, 2025The sauce is the star of this dish. It's the perfect balance of sweet and savory.
Joey Cummings
May 29, 2025This recipe was so easy to follow, and the yakitori tasted just like what I've had in restaurants!
Germaine Cummerata
Apr 29, 2025This is my go-to recipe for a quick and easy weeknight dinner.
Maxime Kutch
Apr 19, 2025I used coconut aminos instead of soy sauce to make it gluten-free, and it was still delicious!
Gino Johns
Mar 8, 2025My kids loved this! It's a great way to get them to eat chicken and vegetables.
Mervin Dare
Mar 7, 2025Soaking the skewers is a must! I skipped this step the first time, and they burned to a crisp.
Broderick Mraz
Feb 27, 2025I added a pinch of ginger to the sauce, and it gave it a nice little kick.