Yakitori (Grilled Chicken Skewers)

4 servings20 min prep15 min cookEasy Japan

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb boneless chicken thighs, cut into chunks
  • 6 scallions, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup mirin
  • 1/4 cup sake
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • Bamboo skewers, soaked in water
  • Shichimi togarashi, for serving

Instructions

  1. 1Simmer soy sauce, mirin, sake, and sugar in a small saucepan until reduced and syrupy to make the tare sauce.
  2. 2Thread chicken and scallion pieces alternately onto the soaked skewers.
  3. 3Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
  4. 4Grill the skewers, turning occasionally, for about 8-10 minutes until cooked through.
  5. 5Brush generously with the tare sauce during the last few minutes of grilling, turning to glaze all sides.
  6. 6Sprinkle with shichimi togarashi and serve hot.

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