Japanese Chicken Yakitori (Print Version)
Juicy chicken chunks glazed with a sweet-savory soy marinade and grilled on skewers for an authentic Japanese street food experience.
# Ingredients:
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5–6 pieces boneless chicken breast or 6–8 pieces boneless chicken thighs
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1/3 cup soy sauce
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1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons brown sugar
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
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6–7 wooden skewers, soaked in water
# Steps to Follow:
01 -
Soak wooden skewers in water for 10–20 minutes.
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In a bowl, mix soy sauce, water, red wine or mirin, brown sugar, and vinegar until sugar dissolves.
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Trim and cut the chicken into 1–2 inch chunks. Marinate with minced garlic, ginger, ground pepper, and some of the sauce for at least 10 minutes.
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Cook remaining sauce in a saucepan until thickened with cornstarch slurry.
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Thread marinated chicken onto skewers and grill over medium-high heat for about 8–12 minutes, basting with thickened sauce.