Chicken and Leek Yakitori

1. 1

   In a small saucepan, combine the sake, mirin, miso, soy sauce, sugar and ginger.

2. 2

   Simmer the sauce over moderately low heat until it is thick and shiny, about 15 minutes.

3. 3

   Meanwhile, thread the chicken, bell pepper and leek onto twelve 8-inch wooden skewers, alternating the ingredients and beginning and ending with chicken.

4. 4

   Set the skewers on a foil-lined rimmed baking sheet.

5. 5

   Preheat the broiler and set a rack 4 inches from the heat.

6. 6

   Cover the exposed ends of the skewers with foil and brush the skewers on both sides with the sauce.

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   Broil the skewers for 4 to 5 minutes on each side, basting when you turn them, until the chicken is cooked through and browned at the edges.

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   Serve the chicken yakitori hot or at room temperature.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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