This Japanese-style grilled chicken, known as Yakitori, is a flavorful dish that features tender chicken skewers marinated in a savory-sweet sauce. So check out all the details in my Japanese-style grilled chicken recipe.
It’s perfect for grilling season or a quick weeknight dinner.
The recipe is simple and can be customized with different vegetables or seasonings. Serve it with rice or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
Easy Yakitori Recipe
This grilled chicken is marinated in a mixture of soy sauce, mirin, and sugar, then skewered and grilled to perfection. The cooking time is approximately 20 minutes, and it serves 4 people.
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken thighs, boneless and skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons mirin
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon sake (optional)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 green onions, cut into 1-inch pieces
- Wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a bowl, mix the soy sauce, mirin, sugar, sake (if using), and sesame oil until the sugar dissolves.
- Marinate the Chicken: Add the chicken pieces to the marinade and let them sit for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours in the refrigerator.
- Skewer the Chicken: Thread the marinated chicken and green onion pieces onto the soaked skewers.
- Preheat the Grill: Heat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill the Skewers: Place the skewers on the grill and cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side, brushing with leftover marinade, until the chicken is cooked through and has nice grill marks.
- Serve: Remove from the grill and serve hot with rice or your choice of sides.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Marinating Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 4 skewers
- Calories: 250kcal
- Fat: 10g
- Protein: 30g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
This recipe is part of my 45 Delicious and Easy Japanese Recipes. Just click that link to see all the amazing options!
Jeff was a leader for Whole Foods Market for over 2 decades and is now a recovering foodie. When he's not spending time in the kitchen, he can usually be found with 3 daughters, practicing martial arts, making music, or blogging on his other sites. Click Here to learn more about me. Click Here to learn more about my site. Editorial Policies.
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