Michelles chicken yakitori –If you’re looking to elevate your weeknight dinner into something a bit more exciting, you can’t go wrong with Chicken Yakitori. This Japanese dish is not only delicious but also incredibly fun to make at home. The delightful combination of grilled chicken and a sweet honey sauce is sure to impress your family or guests. So, let’s dive into this fantastic recipe!
Chicken Yakitori with Honey Sauce
This Chicken Yakitori recipe brings the savory and sweet combo to your kitchen in no time!
Ingredients:
- 1 lb chicken thighs, boneless and skinless, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons mirin (sweet rice wine)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 bunch green onions, cut into 2-inch pieces
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Skewers (soaked in water for 30 minutes if wooden)
Instructions:
- In a bowl, combine the soy sauce, mirin, honey, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger. Whisk them together until well combined.
- Add the chicken pieces to the marinade. Ensure that all the pieces are well coated. Cover the bowl and let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or for up to 2 hours for even better flavor.
- While the chicken is marinating, soak your skewers in water if they are wooden. This prevents them from burning on the grill.
- Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. If using a grill pan, lightly oil it to prevent sticking.
- Thread the marinated chicken pieces and green onion pieces onto the skewers, alternating between chicken and green onions.
- Season the skewers with salt and pepper to taste.
- Place the skewers on the grill and cook for about 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and has nice grill marks.
- During the last couple of minutes of cooking, brush additional honey sauce onto the skewers for extra flavor and glaze.
- Once cooked, remove the skewers from the grill and let them rest for a minute before serving.
- Serve the chicken yakitori hot, garnished with sesame seeds or additional green onions if desired. Enjoy your delicious creation!
Serve these delightful skewers with a side of steamed rice and your favorite pickled vegetables for a complete meal that will transport you straight to a cozy izakaya in Japan!