Description
Juicy and savory Japanese chicken skewers glazed with a sweet and savory homemade yakitori sauce, perfect for an easy weekend dinner or appetizer.
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 pan frying
- Sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
1. In a pot, add soy sauce, sake, sugar, mirin, and 4 stalks of the green part of the green onion. 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 thigh into bite-sized pieces. Assemble the skewers by alternating chicken and green onion pieces. 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 pan fry for 2-3 minutes on each side.
4. Brush the skewers with the prepared glaze and continue cooking for another 1-2 minutes on each side, brushing with more glaze as needed.
5. Garnish with sesame seeds and serve hot.
Notes
Soak wooden skewers in water for 20-30 minutes before cooking to prevent burning.
Chicken thighs stay juicier than chicken breast for yakitori.
Serve with steamed rice and a cold beer for a classic pairing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 323
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 2000mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0.03g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 162mg