Yakitori

Name: Yakitori
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 1 lb chicken thighs (cut into 1-inch pieces); 1 bundle scallions (cut into 1-inch lengths); 1/2 cup soy sauce; 1/2 cup mirin; 1/4 cup sake; 1 tbsp brown sugar; bamboo skewers

Skewered and grilled chicken pieces.

30 minutes

Serves 3

Snack/Dinner

Contains common allergens

Soy Wheat

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Instructions

6 steps

1
Soak bamboo skewers in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent them from burning on the grill.

2
Make the tare (glaze) by simmering soy sauce, mirin, sake, and brown sugar in a small saucepan for 10-15 minutes until it reduces to a syrupy consistency. Let it cool.
3
Tightly thread alternating pieces of chicken and scallions onto the skewers, packing them densely so they cook evenly and retain moisture.
4
Heat a charcoal grill, broiler, or grill pan to medium-high heat. Place the skewers on the grate.
5
Grill for 3 minutes per side until the chicken turns white and begins to firm up.
6
Brush generously with the tare glaze, grill for 1 minute until caramelized, then flip, brush the other side, and grill for 1 more minute until glossy and slightly charred.

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