Yakitori

Ingredients - Serves 4

• Bamboo skewers - 8-10
• Sesame seeds - 1 tablespoon
• Green onions - 2, chopped
• Sugar - 1 tablespoon
• Sake - 2 tablespoons
• Mirin - 2 tablespoons
• Soy sauce - 1/4 cup
• Chicken thighs - 1 lb, boneless and skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces

Let's Get Started

1. In a bowl, mix together soy sauce, mirin, sake, and sugar to make the marinade.
2. Add the chicken pieces to the marinade and let them marinate for at least 15 minutes.
3. Preheat the grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
4. Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto the bamboo skewers.
5. Grill the skewers for about 6-8 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and slightly charred.
6. While grilling, brush the skewers with the remaining marinade for extra flavor.
7. Remove the skewers from the grill and sprinkle with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.
8. Serve hot as an appetizer or with steamed rice as a main course.

Dietary Info

• Dish Type: Appetizer
• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 15 minutes
• Calories: 250
• Fat: 8g
• Carbs: 10g
• Protein: 30g
• Sodium: 800mg
• Sugar: 5g