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Japanese Chicken Yakitori Skewers

Delicious grilled chicken skewers marinated in a savory sauce, perfect for a barbecue or a quick dinner.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken Marinade
  • 1 pound Chicken thighs boneless, skinless
  • 1/4 cup Soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Mirin
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar
  • 1 clove Garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Ginger grated
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
For Skewering
  • 2 green onions Green onions cut into 1-inch pieces

Method
 

Marinate Chicken
  1. In a bowl, combine soy sauce, mirin, sugar, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil. Add chicken and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
Prepare Skewers
  1. Thread marinated chicken and green onion pieces onto skewers.
Grill
  1. Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grill skewers for about 15 minutes, turning occasionally, until chicken is cooked through.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve with rice or as an appetizer with dipping sauce.

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