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Classic Yakitori Negima

35 mintotal
Prep: 20 min
Cook: 15 min
4servings
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Traditional Japanese grilled chicken skewers layered with aromatic scallions and glazed in a savory-sweet tare sauce.

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Ingredients

Servings:4
  • 1 lb Chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
  • 6 stalks Negi (Japanese long green onions) or thick scallions
  • 1/2 cup Soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup Mirin
  • 1/4 cup Sake
  • 1/4 cup Water
  • 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
  • 1 inch piece Fresh ginger, sliced(optional)
  • 1 clove Garlic clove, smashed(optional)
  • 12 pieces Bamboo skewers

Instructions

  1. 1

    Soak bamboo skewers in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning during grilling.

  2. 2

    In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, mirin, sake, water, brown sugar, ginger, and garlic.

  3. 3

    Bring the sauce to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes until the liquid thickens into a glossy syrup (tare).

  4. 4

    Cut the chicken thighs into 1-inch bite-sized cubes and cut the white and light green parts of the scallions into 1-inch lengths.

  5. 5

    Thread the chicken and scallions onto the skewers, alternating between them, starting and ending with chicken.

  6. 6

    Preheat your grill or broiler to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.

  7. 7

    Grill the skewers for 3-4 minutes per side; once the chicken is nearly cooked, begin brushing generously with the tare sauce.

  8. 8

    Continue grilling and flipping for another 2 minutes, applying more sauce until the chicken is glazed, charred, and cooked through.

Nutrition per Serving

285

Calories

24g

Protein

18g

Carbs

11g

Fat

1g

Fiber

14g

Sugar

1150mg

Sodium

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