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🍢 Authentic Yakitori Recipe (Japanese Grilled Chicken Skewers)

This authentic Yakitori recipe features juicy grilled chicken skewers glazed with a sweet and savory Japanese tare sauce — easy, smoky, and delicious!

🕒 Prep & Cook Time

  • Prep time: 20 minutes
  • Cook time: 15 minutes
  • Total time: 35 minutes
  • Serves: 4

🧂 Ingredients

For the Chicken Skewers:

  • 1 lb boneless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized cubes
  • 2 stalks green onions (negi), cut into 1-inch pieces
  • Bamboo skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes

For the Tare Sauce (Yakitori Glaze):

  • ½ cup soy sauce
  • ¼ cup mirin (sweet rice wine)
  • ¼ cup sake (optional, or substitute with extra mirin)
  • 3 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 clove garlic, minced (optional)
  • 1 tsp grated ginger

👩‍🍳 Instructions

Step 1: Make the Tare Sauce

  1. In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, mirin, sake, sugar, garlic, and ginger.
  2. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook for 10–12 minutes, stirring until thickened slightly.
  3. Remove from heat and let cool — this is your yakitori glaze.

Step 2: Prepare the Skewers

  1. Thread the chicken pieces and green onions alternately onto bamboo skewers.
  2. Pat dry with paper towels for even grilling.

Step 3: Grill the Yakitori

  1. Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
  2. Brush lightly with oil.
  3. Grill the skewers for 8–10 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and nearly cooked.
  4. Brush with tare sauce several times during grilling to form a glossy, caramelized coating.

Step 4: Serve

  • Serve hot with steamed rice or as an appetizer.
  • Sprinkle sesame seeds or chopped green onions for garnish.

🍶 Serving Suggestions

  • Serve with miso soup or Japanese cucumber salad.
  • For a street-food experience, pair with cold beer or green tea.

❓ FAQs About Yakitori

Q1: What type of chicken is best for yakitori?
A1: Chicken thighs are juicier and more flavorful, but breasts can be used for a leaner option.

Q2: Can I make yakitori without a grill?
A2: Yes! You can use a grill pan or oven broiler. Just brush with sauce and cook until lightly charred.

Q3: What is tare sauce made of?
A3: Tare is a mix of soy sauce, mirin, sake, and sugar, sometimes flavored with garlic or ginger.

Q4: Can I make yakitori ahead of time?
A4: You can marinate the chicken and prepare skewers in advance, but grill just before serving for the best flavor.

Q5: Is yakitori gluten-free?
A5: Use gluten-free soy sauce (tamari) to make this recipe suitable for gluten-free diets.

🔥 Tips for Perfect Yakitori

  • Soak bamboo skewers in water to prevent burning.
  • Baste often while grilling for that signature glossy glaze.
  • Don’t overcook — yakitori should stay juicy inside.
  • Double the tare sauce and save for noodles or rice bowls!

🍱 Similar Recipes You’ll Love

  • Chicken Teriyaki Recipe
  • Beef Stir Fry Recipe
  • Japanese Ramen Bowl Recipe
  • Korean Bulgogi Recipe
  • Sweet and Sour Chicken Recipe


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