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Yakitori Chicken 焼き鳥
5 from 26 votes

Yakitori Chicken 焼き鳥

Yakitori Chicken is a grilled dish featuring juicy chicken thigh pieces alternated with shallots on skewers, brushed with a reduced teriyaki sauce. The chicken gets a nicely browned exterior from the BBQ or pan grilling, offering a tender texture inside. It pairs well with rice or a green salad, delivering a smoky-sweet flavor from the marinade and glaze.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 12 skewers
Calories: 154 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Japanese

Ingredients

  • 1 kg chicken thigh
  • 1-2 shallots green
  • 12 skewers
  • 1/2 cup teriyaki sauce *2

Instructions

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  1. Soak 12 skewers in water for 20 minutes so that the skewers don't get burnt when they are grilled.
  2. Heat teriyaki sauce in a small saucepan medium-high heat. Bring to simmer and reduce to thicken the sauce. Set aside.
  3. Cut the chicken into about 2 cm (0.8 inch)
  4. Cut the white end part of the shallots into about 2 cm (0.8 inch) long pieces.
  5. Put 2 chicken pieces on to a skewer then 1 shallot alternately and repeat same for all 12 skewers.
  6. Preheat the BBQ grill and coat with olive oil. *1
  7. Place the yakitori chicken skewers on the grill side to cook the chicken till browned.
  8. Turn the skewers over and cook till other side browned or chicken meat change whitish colour.
  9. Brush the Teriyaki sauce over the chicken skewers. When one side is coated, turn the skewers over and Brush Yakitori sauce over the side.
  10. Repeat the above process one more time then turn the heat off.
  11. Serve the yakitori skewers on rice or serve with green salad.

Notes

  • Soak the skewers in water for 20 minutes to prevent burning during grilling.
  • You can use any chicken parts you prefer, not only thighs.
  • If cooking in a frying pan instead of BBQ, absorb excess oil from the meat with kitchen paper to avoid greasiness.
  • Adjust the sugar in the teriyaki sauce to make the flavor more or less sweet according to your preference.

Nutrition Information

Calories 154kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 11g (22%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 65mg (22%) Sodium 419mg (17%) Potassium 158mg (3%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 50IU (1%) Calcium 8mg (1%) Iron 0.6mg (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12 skewers

Amount Per Serving

Calories 154

% Daily Value*

Calories 154kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Protein 11g 22%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 65mg 22%
Sodium 419mg 17%
Potassium 158mg 3%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 50IU 1%
Calcium 8mg 1%
Iron 0.6mg 3%

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