Description
Juicy, tender chicken skewers coated in a sticky, sweet-salty sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken thighs or breasts
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- Green onions (for garnish)
- Skewers (wooden or metal)
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade: In a bowl, mix the soy sauce, minced garlic, and brown sugar. Stir until the sugar is well dissolved.
- Marinate the chicken: Cut your chicken into bite-sized cubes. Place the chicken in a resealable bag or a shallow dish and pour the marinade over it. Seal or cover and let it sit in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
- Thread the chicken onto skewers: Take your skewers and thread the chicken pieces onto them, alternating with green onions if desired.
- Cook the skewers: Grill on a hot grill for about 5-7 minutes on each side until cooked through.
- Glaze before serving: Brush some reserved marinade on the skewers towards the end of cooking for added flavor.
- Rest and garnish: Let the skewers rest for a few minutes and top with sliced green onions for garnish.
Notes
These skewers are perfect for dipping and sharing! Pair with jasmine rice or pickled veggies for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: large value
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: yakitori, grilled chicken, Japanese skewers, easy recipes, comfort food