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Japanese Yakitori Chicken

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Japanese
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 323kcal
Author: Lord Byron's Kitchen
Sweet and sticky, garlicky and gingery, Japanese Yakitori Chicken is first marinated and then pan-fried with the most delicious, savoury sauce. Traditionally prepared on skewers, this version uses only a stovetop. It's quicker and easier, which makes it a great weeknight dinner option!
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Ingredients

  • 6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1 inch strips
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 6 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, finely grated
  • 1 teaspoon dried ginger powder
  • 1/3 cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 3 tablespoons mirin
  • 6 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

  • In a bowl, whisk together the low-sodium soy sauce, water, mirin, brown sugar, and rice wine vinegar.  Whisk until the brown sugar is completely dissolved.   Set aside.
  • Place the chicken pieces in a separate bowl and add the vegetable oil, ground black pepper, garlic, ginger, and dried ginger powder. Toss together until ingredients are well mixed through. 
  • Pour in ¼ cup of the prepared sauce mixture.  This will create the marinade.  Stir into the chicken until everything is well combined. Marinade for 10 minutes.
  • Place a frying pan over medium heat.  Once the pan is hot, transfer the marinated chicken to it and spread it out to cover the surface of the pan.  Cook the chicken for 7 minutes, turning a few times, until the chicken is cooked through and lightly browned.
  • Next, whisk together the cornstarch with one tablespoon of water until smooth.  Pour it into the remaining sauce mixture and whisk to combine.      
  • Pour the sauce into the frying pan and stir through the fried chicken.  Continue to cook for 2 minutes until the sauce has thickened and adhered to the chicken.
  • Remove from the heat, plate, and garnish with the toasted sesame seeds.  Serve immediately. 

Notes

Nutrition

Calories: 323kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 161mg | Sodium: 1021mg | Potassium: 555mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 44IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 2mg