Yakitori (Grilled Chicken Skewers)

Ingredients

• 500 g Chicken Thighs
• 6 stalks Scallions
• 0.5 cup Soy Sauce
• 0.5 cup Mirin
• 0.25 cup Sake
• 2 tablespoons Sugar
• 10 pieces Bamboo Skewers

Instructions

1. 1

   Soak bamboo skewers in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning.

2. 2

   In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, mirin, sake, and sugar. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the liquid thickens into a syrup (about 10 minutes). Set aside half for dipping and half for brushing.

3. 3

   Cut chicken thighs into 1-inch bite-sized pieces. Cut scallions into 1-inch lengths.

4. 4

   Thread chicken and scallion pieces onto skewers, alternating between the two.

5. 5

   Preheat a grill or broiler to high heat. Lightly grease the grate.

6. 6

   Grill skewers for 2-3 minutes per side. Once the meat starts to color, begin brushing with the tare sauce.

7. 7

   Continue grilling and flipping for another 5-8 minutes, brushing frequently with sauce until the chicken is cooked through and caramelized.

8. 8

   Serve immediately with the reserved dipping sauce.