Recipe

Chicken Yakitori Recipe

Add Step-by-Step Photos	Luisascatering / All my dishes 1 year, 3 months ago I love japanese appetizers. Yakitori is so easy to make and this version I adapted from several differrent recipes can stand up to any good japanese restaurant! Cucumber & Sesame Salad also included to serve on the side :-) Prep:15m Cook:15m Servings:4	Luisascater
	japanese chicken appetizer yakitori

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Ingredients

Marinade (important: reserve 1/2 a cup)

1 clove garlic, peeled and lightly crushed

½ inch slice of fresh ginger, lightly crushed

1 cup soy sauce

¾ cup sugar

½ cup Mirin (Japanese sweet rice cooking wine)

1 teaspoon peanut oil

1½ pounds all natural skinless, boneless chicken thighs

1 large bunch scallions, mostly the thicker parts, cut into 1½-inch lengths

Cucumber & Sesame Salad on side:

Thinly sliced peeled cucumbers

Chopped romaine hearts, sweet gem lettuce leaves (or butter lettuce)

Toasted sesame seeds

Mix all the below for the dressing:

1/2 cup quality mayonnaise

1/4 cup honey

2 teaspoons seasoned rice wine vinegar

1-2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil to taste (careful, it's strong!)

Directions

Cut chicken into uniform 1½-inch pieces.

Place garlic and ginger in large zip lock bag. Crush with rolling pin (or wine bottle!) Add the remaining liquid ingredients. With a measuring cup scoop out 1/2 cup; set aside. Add the 1 teaspoon of peanut oil to the marinade in the zip lock bag (this helps the meat not stick on grill) Marinade chicken for 2-4 hours in refrigerator.

On each skewer, thread alternating pieces of chicken and scallions, pressing them together. Cover and refrigerate until ready to grill.

Take reserved 1/2 cup of marinade and place over medium heat and bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer until syrupy, 5 to 10 minutes .Strain into small bowl and cool to room temperature

Heat an outdoor charcoal grill. Position the skewers 4 to 5 inches from the heat source, placing yakitori on grill so that ends of skewers are not over direct heat. Sear meat by continually turning skewers for about 2 minutes. Baste with sauce and turn occasionally until chicken is cooked, 8 to 10 minutes. When chicken is done it should feel firm. Take off heat and immediately glaze with reduced sauce. Serve with cucumber & sesame salad on side.

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Comments

mango 1 year, 3 months ago said:
This sounds so divine!! My friends will love this. We will try this next week. Thanks!!

jencathen 1 year, 3 months ago said:
This looks like a good version. I remember walking through the streets in Okinawa and getting these from the vendors. They are so delicious. I can't wait to try your version.

elgab89 1 year, 3 months ago said:
Delicious and easy to make, too! Got my 5!

mamalou 1 year, 3 months ago said:
My daughter will love this!

conner909 1 year, 3 months ago said:
Looks so flavorful!!! Will let you know when I try this! (UCLA just scored a touchdown with 27 seconds to go and then Tennessee tied the game-nail biting time.)

ttaaccoo 1 year ago said:
Luisa, I have a more than a few recipes which need mirin. Will you tell me a couple of good companies and/or ones to avoid? thanks muchisimo! trish ps. this sounds delectable too! I'll save it.

trigger 10 months, 3 weeks ago said:
This looks and sounds delicious. Makes me feel like firing up the grill.
Five forks and a smile:)

lunasea 10 months, 2 weeks ago said:
Great recipe - beautiful and loaded with flavor. High 5 and a flag for beauty. Thanks for sharing!

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