Chicken Yakitori Recipe

Name: Chicken Yakitori
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 10 bamboo skewers; 1/2 cup soy sauce; 1/2 cup sake or dry sherry; 2 teaspoons sugar; 1 tablespoon peeled and grated fresh ginger; 2 tablespoons snipped chives; 2 pounds chicken breast fillets; 12 scallions (shallots/spring onions), dark green tops removed; olive oil, for brushing; 1/2 cup soy sauce, for dipping

Servings: persons

10 bamboo skewers
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup sake or dry sherry
2 teaspoons sugar
1 tablespoon peeled and grated fresh ginger
2 tablespoons snipped chives
2 pounds chicken breast fillets
12 scallions (shallots/spring onions), dark green tops removed
olive oil, for brushing
1/2 cup soy sauce, for dipping

1
Soak bamboo skewers in cold water for 10 minutes, then drain.
2
Place soy sauce, sake, sugar, ginger and chives in a screw-top jar and shake well to mix.
3
Trim chicken breasts of any fat and membranes and cut into bite-sized cubes, about 1 1/2 inches.
4
Place chicken cubes in a shallow glass or ceramic dish, pour marinade over cubes, cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
5
Preheat a stovetop grill pan, broiler (grill), or barbecue.
6
Cut scallions into 2-inch lengths.
7
Drain chicken, and thread cubes onto skewers alternately with scallions.
8
Brush chicken and scallions with olive oil and cook until golden, about 5 minutes per side.
9
Serve hot with soy sauce for dipping.
10
(Can be assembled 2 hours ahead.
11
Then cook and serve.)

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 10 bamboo skewers, 1/2 cup soy sauce, 1/2 cup sake or dry sherry, 2 teaspoons sugar, and more.

Yes, Chicken Yakitori falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken Yakitori

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