Chicken Yakitori

Chicken Yakitori

By David Calito Appetizer, Chicken / Poultry Japanese Barbecue, Fry, Grill

August 20, 2015

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Yakitori, grilled chicken, is commonly a Japanese type of skewered chicken. The term "yakitori" can also refer to skewered food in general. Kushiyaki, is a formal term that encompasses both poultry and non-poultry items, skewered and grilled.

Prep: 25 mins
Cook: 20 mins
25 mins

20 mins

45 mins
Yields: 4- 6 servings

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Ingredients

1/2 cup sake

1/2 cup soy sauce

1 tablespoon sugar or honey

1 clove garlic, crushed

1 (2 inch) piece fresh ginger root, grated

1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast meat - cubed

3 leeks, white part only, cut into 1/2 inch pieces

1/2 Onion.

Directions

Wash and clean all ingredients.

In a medium dish, mix together the sake, soy sauce, sugar, onion, garlic and ginger. Add chicken, and allow to marinate for 15 minutes.

Preheat your oven's broiler. Grease six metal skewers, and thread alternately with 3 pieces of chicken and 2 pieces of leek. Place on a baking sheet or broiling pan, and brush with the marinade.

Broil for about 5 minutes, baste again, then broil for another 5 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through. Discard remaining marinade.

Enjoy with White rice and Sake

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size1 Serving

Calories175

Sodium600mg

Protein15g

Cholesterol169mg

Sugar10g

Total Fat15g

Saturated Fat1g

Monounsaturated Fat1g

Trans Fat2g

Dietary Fiber1g