Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsIchiban Japanese & Korean9. Yakitori Recipe

9. Yakitori Recipe

Time1h 30m
Serves4

Skewers of beef or chicken and scallion with teriyaki sauce.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Marinade Ingredients

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Soak the Skewers

    Soak the wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent them from burning while grilling.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Marinade

    In a bowl, combine soy sauce, mirin, brown sugar, minced ginger, and minced garlic. Stir well until the sugar is dissolved.

  3. 3

    Marinate the Chicken

    Cut the chicken thighs into 2-inch pieces and place them in the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight for more flavor.

  4. 4

    Prepare the Scallions

    Wash the scallions and cut them into 2-inch lengths.

Grilling

  1. 5

    Assemble the Skewers

    Thread the marinated chicken pieces and scallions alternately onto the soaked skewers, leaving a little space between each piece.

  2. 6

    Preheat the Grill

    Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.

  3. 7

    Grill the Skewers

    Place the skewers on the grill and cook for about 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and has nice grill marks.

  4. 8

    Baste with Teriyaki Sauce

    In the last few minutes of grilling, brush the skewers with teriyaki sauce to add a glaze, and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.

Serving

  1. 9

    Serve

    Remove the skewers from the grill and let them rest for a couple of minutes. Serve hot with extra teriyaki sauce on the side.

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