Chicken Yakitori

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4.8

12 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    20 mins

  • Servings

    3 people

  • Calories

    423 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Japanese

Chicken Yakitori

Looking for something tasty and easy to make? Chicken Yakitori is perfect! These juicy grilled chicken skewers are packed with flavor, making them great for quick dinners or weekend BBQs.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 lb (500g) boneless and skinless chicken leg meat cut into bite-size pieces
  • scallions white part only, cut into 2-in (5 cm) lengths
  • sea salt

Yakitori Tare Sauce:

  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup mirin
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
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Instructions

  1. Add all the ingredients for the Tare Sauce to a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Transfer to a small bowl and set aside.
  2. Thread 3 pieces of chicken onto a bamboo skewer, separating each piece with scallions.
  3. Heat up a BBQ grill and sprinkle a small amount of salt sparingly on the surface of the chicken. Turn the skewers and do the same on the other side. Keep turning the chicken to ensure it cooks and chars evenly.
  4. When the chicken is almost done, dip the skewer into the tare sauce and grill it for about 30-40 seconds on each side. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • If you’re using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes before grilling. This keeps them from burning up.
  • Make sure your chicken pieces are all about the same size. This helps them cook evenly so everything’s perfectly grilled.
  • Make sure your grill or grill pan is preheated. A hot grill means better searing and less sticking.
  • If you notice that the chicken is charring too quickly, move it to a cooler part of the grill to finish cooking. This prevents burning while still getting that great grill flavor.
  • Make sure the chicken hits 165°F (74°C) inside. Or, just cut a piece to make sure it’s no longer pink in the middle.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 3people Calories 423kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 25g (8%) Protein 27g (54%) Fat 24g (37%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5g Monounsaturated Fat 10g Trans Fat 0.1g Cholesterol 141mg (47%) Sodium 1433mg (60%) Potassium 345mg (10%) Fiber 0.1g (0%) Sugar 18g (36%) Vitamin A 139IU (3%) Vitamin C 0.3mg (0%) Calcium 17mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 423 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 3people
Calories 423kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 25g 8%
Protein 27g 54%
Fat 24g 37%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g 29%
Monounsaturated Fat 10g 50%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 141mg 47%
Sodium 1433mg 60%
Potassium 345mg 7%
Fiber 0.1g 0%
Sugar 18g 36%
Vitamin A 139IU 3%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0%
Calcium 17mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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