Yakitori (Grilled Chicken Skewers)

Name: Yakitori (Grilled Chicken Skewers)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 lbs chicken thighs; 8 oz chicken skin; 4 bunches scallions; 16 pieces bamboo skewers; 0.5 cup soy sauce; 0.5 cup mirin; 0.25 cup sake; 2 tbsp sugar; 2 cloves garlic; 0.5 inch ginger; 2 tbsp sesame seeds; 0.5 tsp shichimi togarashi

Servings: 4

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients

2 lbs chicken thighs
8 oz chicken skin
4 bunches scallions
16 pieces bamboo skewers
0.5 cup soy sauce
0.5 cup mirin
0.25 cup sake
2 tbsp sugar
2 cloves garlic
0.5 inch ginger
2 tbsp sesame seeds
0.5 tsp shichimi togarashi

Instructions

Soak bamboo skewers in water for 30 minutes
Cut chicken thighs into 1.5-inch cubes
Cut chicken skin into pieces
Cut scallions into 1-inch pieces
Heat soy sauce, mirin, sake, and sugar until sugar dissolves
Cool teriyaki sauce
Thread chicken and scallions alternately onto skewers
Season skewers with salt and pepper
Grill over medium-high heat for 8-10 minutes
Brush with teriyaki sauce during last 2 minutes
Turn to coat both sides
Sprinkle with sesame seeds and shichimi togarashi
Serve hot with remaining sauce for dipping