Description
Quick and easy grilled chicken skewers marinated in a flavorful sauce, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces (Thighs keep the chicken juicy.)
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (Use low-sodium if watching salt.)
- 2 tablespoons mirin or substitute with a mix of 1 tablespoon sugar and 1 tablespoon water (Substitution works fine.)
- 1 tablespoon sake or dry white wine
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- Green onions cut into 2-inch pieces, for garnish
- Bamboo skewers soaked in water for 30 minutes (Prevents burning.)
Instructions
Preparation
- Cut the chicken thighs into 1-inch pieces and set aside.
- In a bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, mirin, sake, brown sugar, ginger, garlic, and sesame oil to create the marinade.
- Add the chicken pieces to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours for more flavor.
- Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto the soaked bamboo skewers, alternating with pieces of green onion if desired.
Cooking
- Place the skewers on the grill and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until the chicken is cooked through and has nice grill marks.
- Brush with additional marinade during the last few minutes of cooking for extra flavor.
- Remove the skewers from the grill and let them rest for a couple of minutes before serving.
Notes
Serve hot with plain steamed rice, cucumber salad, or steamed greens. For an extra touch, provide lemon or lime wedges and toasted sesame seeds for garnish.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: dinner, Main Course
- Cuisine: asian, Japanese