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Japanese Chicken Yakitori (Barbecue) Recipe

Japanese Chicken Yakitori (Barbecue) Recipe
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Learn how to make delicious Japanese Chicken Yakitori, a traditional barbecue dish that is perfect for grilling or broiling. This recipe yields tender, flavorful chicken skewers coated in a savory Yakitori sauce that will leave your taste buds wanting more. Serve with rice and pickled vegetables for a complete meal.

Ingredients

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Chicken Yakitori:

  • 5 – 6 pieces boneless chicken breast or 6 – 8 pieces boneless chicken thighs
  • 2 pieces garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger, minced or 1 teaspoon ginger powder
  • 1/3 cup soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 3 tablespoons red wine or Mirin (Japanese Rice Wine)
  • 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon distilled vinegar or rice wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 6–7 pieces wooden skewers

Instructions

  1. Soak the wooden skewers: Submerge wooden skewers in water for 10-20 minutes to prevent burning during grilling or broiling.
  2. Make the Yakitori sauce: Combine soy sauce, water, red wine, brown sugar, and vinegar in a bowl. Mix until sugar dissolves.
  3. Prepare the chicken: Trim, pound, and cut chicken into 2-inch pieces. Season with pepper, garlic, and ginger.
  4. Marinate the chicken: Add Yakitori sauce to the chicken. Marinate for at least 10 minutes.
  5. Finish the Yakitori sauce: Boil the sauce, then thicken with cornstarch mixture.
  6. Thread the chicken: Skewer chicken pieces, brushing with Yakitori sauce.
  7. Grill or broil: Cook kebabs for 4 minutes on each side, basting with sauce.
  8. Serve: Enjoy with rice and pickled vegetables.

Notes

  • Do not overcook the chicken to prevent dryness.
  • Adjust seasoning and sauce thickness to taste.

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Keywords: Japanese Chicken Yakitori, Chicken Skewers, Yakitori Sauce, Japanese BBQ Recipe

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