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Yakitori

15 min prep · 15 min cook · Easy · 4 servings
Japanese
Traditional Japanese grilled chicken skewers glazed with a savory tare sauce, perfect for a quick and flavorful meal or appetizer.

Ingredients
400g chicken thigh meat, cut into bite-sized pieces→
8 bamboo skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes→
2 tablespoons soy sauce→
2 tablespoons mirin→make it yourself
1 tablespoon sake→
1 teaspoon sugar→
1 teaspoon sesame oil→
Salt and pepper to taste→
Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)→
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Method
1
Thread the chicken pieces onto the soaked bamboo skewers.
2
In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, mirin, sake, sugar, sesame oil, salt, and pepper.
3
Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook until slightly thickened to form a glaze.
4
Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
5
Cook the skewers, turning occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and nicely charred, about 8-10 minutes.
6
During the last few minutes, brush the skewers generously with the tare sauce.
7
Serve hot, garnished with sesame seeds if desired.

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