Description
Juicy and savory Japanese chicken skewers glazed with a sweet and savory homemade yakitori sauce. Perfect for a weekend appetizer or easy dinner served with a cold beer.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb boneless chicken thigh
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup mirin
- 1/4 cup sake
- 3 tbsp sugar
- 5–7 green onions
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Oil for cooking
- Sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
1. In a pot, add soy sauce, sake, sugar, mirin, and 4 stalks of the green parts of the green onions. Bring to a simmer and cook on low heat for 5-10 minutes or until the sauce has reduced by half. Remove and set aside.
2. Cut chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces. Assemble the skewers by alternating chicken pieces with green onion. Season with salt and black pepper.
3. Heat a pan over medium-high heat and drizzle in oil. Once hot, add the chicken skewers and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side.
4. Brush the skewers with the prepared glaze. Continue brushing and cooking for another 1-2 minutes on each side until glossy and caramelized.
5. Garnish with sesame seeds and serve hot.
Notes
Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes before cooking to prevent burning.
Chicken thighs are recommended for the juiciest texture.
Serve with steamed rice or a cold beer for a classic pairing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 323 kcal
- Sugar: 17 g
- Sodium: 2000 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.03 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 162 mg