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Yakitori Chicken Recipe

Yakitori Chicken is a sweet and sticky chicken cooked on the grill. Made from a simple soy sauce marinade, it can be served as an entree or appetizer!

Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 684 kcal
Course: Main Course , Appetizer
Cuisine: Japanese

Ingredients

  • 16 whole chicken wings
  • 1 cup seasoned rice wine vinegar
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1 cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic 
  • 2 tablespoons peanut or vegetable oil
  • 3 lemons cut into wedges

Instructions

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  1. Fill a large pot or Dutch oven halfway with water, bringing to a rapid boil. Salt generously and then add half of the 16 whole chicken wings (or whatever fits, being careful not to crowd the pot or overflow).
  2. Wings are done when they begin to float. Remove floating wings to a paper towel lined baking sheet and allow to cool and drain. Continue until all wings are cooked.
  3. Use 4 larger freezer bags, double bagged to make two (chicken pieces poke through). Divide wings evenly, 8 and 8, into doubled bagged freezer bags.
  4. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 cup seasoned rice wine vinegar, 1/2 cup honey, 1 cup low sodium soy sauce, 2 teaspoons minced garlic and 2 tablespoons Peanut or Vegetable Oil Divide evenly between the two bags.
  5. Massage the marinade into the chicken and place into the refrigerator for 2 hours-24 hours.
  6. Remove the chicken from the bag and marinade, discarding the marinade. Heat the grill to medium high heat (about 350°F). Grill on each side for 5-6 minutes or until the chicken starts to look sticky and glazed. Remember it is already cooked, so you are just reheating and charring for flavor and presentation.
  7. Serve with the 3 lemons. Squeeze the fresh lemon juice on chicken before eating. You can half the lemons are grill them for added visual appeal. Warmed lemons will actually produce more juice!
  8. If you've tried this recipe, please leave us a comment and let us know how it went! 

Nutrition Information

Calories 684kcal (34%) Carbohydrates 47g (16%) Protein 39g (78%) Fat 37g (57%) Saturated Fat 14g (70%) Cholesterol 148mg (49%) Sodium 2269mg (95%) Potassium 548mg (16%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 37g (74%) Vitamin A 300IU (6%) Vitamin C 44.5mg (49%) Calcium 61mg (6%) Iron 3.8mg (21%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 684

% Daily Value*

Calories 684kcal 34%
Carbohydrates 47g 16%
Protein 39g 78%
Fat 37g 57%
Saturated Fat 14g 70%
Cholesterol 148mg 49%
Sodium 2269mg 95%
Potassium 548mg 12%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 37g 74%
Vitamin A 300IU 6%
Vitamin C 44.5mg 49%
Calcium 61mg 6%
Iron 3.8mg 21%

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