Yakitori (Grilled Chicken Skewers)
Yakitori (Grilled Chicken Skewers)
Ingredients
1/2 c. reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/4 c. mirin
1/4 c. sake
1 tbsp. granulated sugar
1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into
1" pieces
1 bunch of scallions, white and light green parts
cut into 1" pieces
Vegetable oil, for grill
Toasted sesame seeds and shichimi togarashi, for
serving (optional)
Directions
Step 1 Soak 10 to 12 bamboo skewers in water for 30
minutes.
Step 2 In a small pot over medium-high heat, bring soy
sauce, mirin, sake, and granulated sugar to a boil. Reduce heat to low and
simmer until slightly thickened, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool
to room temperature. Reserve 1/4 cup sauce in a small bowl.
Step 3 Meanwhile, fold each piece of chicken in half
and thread onto a skewer. Thread a scallion piece onto skewer. Repeat until
each skewer has 4 pieces of chicken and 3 pieces of scallion.
Step 4 Prepare a grill for medium-high heat; preheat 5
minutes. Lightly brush grates with oil. Grill skewers, turning occasionally, 4
minutes. After 4 minutes, begin brushing skewers with reserved sauce after each
turn. Continue to grill until an instant-read thermometer inserted into
thickest part of chicken registers 165°, 4 to 5 minutes more.
Step 5 Arrange skewers on a platter. Using a clean
brush, baste top of skewers with more sauce. Sprinkle with desired toppings.
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