Nara Chicken Yakitori Recipe

Preparation and Cooking

1. 1

   Marinate the Chicken

   In a bowl, mix together soy sauce, mirin, sake, sugar, garlic, ginger, salt, and black pepper. Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and add them to the marinade. Mix well, cover, and let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.

2. 2

   Prepare Skewers

   Take the marinated chicken out of the refrigerator. Thread the chicken pieces onto the soaked skewers, leaving a bit of space between each piece.

3. 3

   Fry the Skewers

   In a large pot or deep fryer, heat vegetable oil to 180°C (350°F). Carefully add the skewers of chicken and fry in batches until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per batch.

4. 4

   Serve

   Remove the skewers from the oil and drain on paper towels. Serve hot, optionally with a side of dipping sauce or your favorite condiments.