Name: Japanese Chicken Yakitori
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 5–6 pieces boneless chicken breast or 6–8 pieces boneless chicken thighs; 1/3 cup soy sauce; 1/4 cup + 2 tbsp brown sugar; 2 garlic cloves; minced; 1 tbsp fresh ginger; minced; 6–7 wooden skewers (soaked in water)

Japanese Chicken Yakitori

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Enjoy this authentic Japanese Chicken Yakitori with a perfect balance of savory soy sauce and sweet brown sugar, grilled to juicy perfection on wooden skewers. Simple yet flavorful for any occasion.

Author: Eleanor Royal
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: Serves 4
Category: Main Dish
Method: Grilled
Cuisine: Japanese
Diet: Gluten-Free

Ingredients

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5–6 pieces boneless chicken breast or 6–8 pieces boneless chicken thighs
1/3 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup + 2 tbsp brown sugar
2 garlic cloves
minced
1 tbsp fresh ginger
minced
6–7 wooden skewers (soaked in water)

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Instructions

5–6 pieces boneless chicken breast or 6–8 pieces boneless chicken thighs
1/3 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup + 2 tbsp brown sugar
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
6–7 wooden skewers (soaked in water)

Notes

Soak the wooden skewers in water before grilling to prevent burning
Adjust sugar for sweetness preference

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 skewer
Calories: 280 kcal
Sugar: 15g
Sodium: 850mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 20g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 25g
Cholesterol: 75mg

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