Perfectly Grilled Chicken Yakitori Recipe
Chicken Yakitori is a traditional Japanese grilled chicken skewer, featuring tender pieces of chicken basted with a sweet and savory soy-garlic sauce. This popular street food is easy to prepare and perfect as an appetizer or a main dish paired with rice or vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Japanese
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 500g boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
Yakitori Sauce
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Cut the boneless chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces that are easy to skewer and cook evenly.
- Assemble Skewers: Thread the chicken pieces onto bamboo or metal skewers, leaving a little space between each piece for even cooking.
- Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, sugar, and minced garlic. Stir well until the sugar dissolves completely to form a flavorful glaze.
- Grill the Skewers: Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Place the chicken skewers on the grill, cooking each side for 3-4 minutes or until cooked through and nicely charred.
- Baste with Sauce: While grilling, brush the soy-garlic sauce generously over the chicken pieces several times to build a rich, caramelized coating.
Notes
- Soak bamboo skewers in water for 30 minutes before grilling to prevent burning.
- Boneless, skinless chicken thighs provide juicier results than breast meat.
- Adjust the sugar to taste for a sweeter or less sweet glaze.
- This dish pairs well with steamed rice and pickled vegetables for a complete meal.
Keywords: chicken yakitori, Japanese grilled chicken, yakitori sauce, soy garlic chicken skewers
