Chicken Yakitori Skewers

Ingredients

• •1 pound chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
• •1/4 cup soy sauce
• •2 tablespoons mirin
• •1 tablespoon sake (or dry sherry)
• •1 tablespoon brown sugar
• •1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• •1 teaspoon minced ginger
• •1 teaspoon minced garlic
• •1 green onion, sliced (for garnish)
• •Wooden skewers (soaked in water for 30 minutes)

Instructions

1. 1

   Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces, about 1-inch cubes.

2. 2

   In a bowl, mix together soy sauce, mirin, sake, brown sugar, minced ginger, and minced garlic to create the marinade.

3. 3

   Add the chicken pieces to the marinade and let it rest for at least 15 minutes, or up to an hour in the refrigerator.

4. 4

   Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate with vegetable oil.

5. 5

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

6. 6

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

7. 7

   Brush the chicken skewers with any remaining marinade during the last few minutes of cooking for extra flavor.

8. 8

   Remove from grill, garnish with sliced green onions, and serve hot.