Michelle's Chicken Yakitori

Chicken cubes are marinated in sake, soy sauce, ginger, and sugar then grilled on skewers in this Japanese-inspired yakitori appetizer.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 263 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• ½ cup soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger
• ½ cup sake (Japanese rice wine)
• 1 ½ pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 24 cubes
• 4 green onions, cut into 2-inch pieces
• 8 (6-inch) wooden skewers, soaked in cold water for 2 hours

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Whisk soy sauce, sake, sugar, and ginger together in a bowl. Add chicken cubes; toss to coat. Marinate in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 hours.

Step 2

Thread chicken cubes and green onions onto skewers.

Step 3

Pour marinade into a small saucepan over medium heat; bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and keep warm.

Step 4

Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Grill skewers until chicken is browned, for 3 minutes. Flip and brush with warm marinade. Cook until second side is browned, about 3 minutes more.