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Prepare the yakitori chicken base.
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If you are using storebought negima (chicken and leek skewers) skip ahead to Step 6.
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Otherwise, cut the chicken into about 3 cm cubes.
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Cut the Japanese leek into 3 cm pieces to match the amount of chicken pieces you prepared in Step 1.
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Skewer the chicken and leek pieces alternately.
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This may be hard to do if you're not used to doing it.
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If so, go on and read Steps 4 and 5.
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How to skewer the chicken cleanly and easilyArrange the chicken cubes from step 1 in one layer on a piece of cling film and it up.
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Put in the freezer for 40 minutes to 1 hour until partially frozen.
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Take out the partially frozen chicken from the freezer, and skewer it.
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This method is unconventional, but this way it's really easy to skewer the chicken.
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Heat the grill over a high heat.
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After 2 to 3 minutes turn the heat down to medium.
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Line up the negima skewers on the rack and grill.
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After 5 to 7 minutes when the surfaces of the meat have gotten grill marks, flip them over.
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The skewers will be cooking a bit unevenly depending on where they are positioned on the rack, so change their positions around.
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Put the A ingredients in a frying pan and bring to a boil.
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When it's bubbling, if the negima skewers aren't cooked yet, turn the heat off under the frying pan and leave it for a while.
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When the skewers from Step 7 have browned nicely, put them in the sauce from Step 8.
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*Turn up the heat to a bit lower than high and reduce the sauce until almost all the liquid has evaporated.
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NoteThis is common sense, but do not overcook the chicken.
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It will be become too tough.
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NoteSince the chicken skewers will be simmered in the frying pan, in Step 9 it should have grill marks on the outside, and cooked through about 80% inside for the best results.
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The chicken skewers are delicious enough right after Step 9 is complete, but I like to quickly toast the skewers over a flame just before serving.
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If you don't have a gas burner you can wram them up over a grill or in a toaster oven.
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Transfer to serving plates and it's done.
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People are always paying visits to our house all year round, and this is one of the most popular dishes that we serve.
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I believe this sauce will suit all tastes.
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You can use it on any ingredients.
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Please enjoy yakitori your way.
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Leftover sauce can be frozen.
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When you make yakitori the next time, just add more sauce if there's not enough.
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AttentionGrilling times vary depending on your grill.
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If you are making these for the first time, please check the heat levels.
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You can bake the skewers in an oven of course.
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[Attention] If using a grill or toaster oven to toast the skewers in Step 12, it's very easy to burn them so please be sure to watch them carefully.
