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Grill for Yakitori

Smoky & Juicy Grill for Yakitori

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  • Author: TalesOfaKitchen
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Asian Food
  • Method: Charcoal grilling
  • Cuisine: Japanese

Description

Master authentic grill for yakitori with Tales Of A Kitchen! Perfectly charred, flavorful skewers of chicken and veggies bring the taste of Japan to your table.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 lb chicken thighs or breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup scallions, cut into 2-inch pieces
  • Salt for seasoning (or)
  • Yakitori Tare (Sauce):
    • 1/2 cup soy sauce
    • 1/4 cup mirin
    • 1/4 cup sake
    • 2 tbsp sugar

Instructions

  1. In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, mirin, sake, and sugar. Simmer over low heat for 5-7 minutes until slightly thickened. Set aside to cool.
  2. Alternate pieces of chicken and scallions on skewers, leaving a small gap between each piece for even cooking.
  3. Heat the binchotan charcoal until it turns white-hot. Arrange it in your yakitori grill for even heat distribution.
  4. Grill the Skewers:
    • Place skewers on the grill and cook for 2-3 minutes per side.
    • For salt-seasoned yakitori, sprinkle with salt before grilling.
    • For tare-seasoned yakitori, brush the sauce on the skewers during the last few minutes of grilling, allowing it to caramelize without burning.
  5. Serve the skewers hot, with extra tare sauce on the side if desired.

Notes

  • Even-sized pieces ensure the chicken cooks evenly.
  • Binchotan charcoal burns at a consistent temperature, making it ideal for yakitori.
  • Too much sauce can cause flare-ups, so brush lightly during grilling.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 80 kcal
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 250mg
  • Fat: 4g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 2g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 9g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg