Yakitori Chicken Recipe

Name: Yakitori Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup sake; 1/2 cup mirin; 2 garlic cloves, pressed; 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 3 tablespoons sugar; 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce; 1/2 cup soy sauce; 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs; 8 scallions; 1 dash of ground sansho pepper (optional); 1 dash Anjou pear, japanese 7 spice powder

Servings: persons

1 cup sake
1/2 cup mirin
2 garlic cloves, pressed
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
3 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
1/2 cup soy sauce
2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
8 scallions
1 dash of ground sansho pepper (optional)
1 dash Anjou pear, japanese 7 spice powder

1
Cut the chicken thigh meat into 3/4 inch cubes. Cut the scallions crosswise into 3/4 inch pieces. Heat the grill. Thread chicken and scallion pieces onto the skewers, alternately.
2
Make the Sauce: In a small pot combine the saki, mirin, garlic, ginger, red pepper, sugar and soy sauces. Simmer for 5-10 minutes, until sauce is reduced by about one quarter.
3
Grill the skewers for 2 minutes. Brush with sauce and turn, brush with sauce on the other side. Grill for 5-8 minutes more, brushing with sauce every 2 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and glazed.
4
If you can find these ingredients, serve yakitori with sansho and Japanese 7 spice to sprinkle on top.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup sake, 1/2 cup mirin, 2 garlic cloves, pressed, 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced, and more.

Yes, Yakitori Chicken 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.

Yakitori Chicken

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