CHICKEN YAKITORI WITH SCALLIONS (TRADITIONAL STYLE JAPANESE KEBABS)

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Provided by Robert Irvine : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon fresh ginger root, coating scraped off with the tip of a spoon and finely minced
2 tablespoons sliced scallions, white and tender green parts only (1 or 2 scallions)
1/4 cup cornstarch dissolved in 1/4 cup water
2 pounds boneless chicken breasts, cut into cubes
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup sake
12 bamboo skewers
2 leeks, white parts only, soaked in salt water to remove grit and sliced on the bias into 1-inch lengths

Steps:

  • To make the teriyaki sauce, heat the rice wine vinegar, brown sugar, soy sauce, ginger, and scallions to boiling over medium heat. Let cook for 7 minutes, then whisk in cornstarch slurry and cook for another 3 minutes or so, to allow to thicken. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.
  • Arrange the chicken cubes in a shallow nonreactive container such as a glass baking dish. Season with salt and pepper and rub into the chicken. Pour the sake over the chicken and then pour in the teriyaki sauce. Cover and let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
  • Begin soaking about 12 bamboo skewers in water so they won't burn on the grill.
  • Heat the grill and thread alternate pieces of chicken and leeks on the skewers. Each skewer should have approximately 3 pieces of chicken, and each serving will consist of 3 skewers. Grill over indirect heat until the chicken is tender but not dry, about 5 to 10 minutes.

Imranrohi Khan
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I had a hard time finding bamboo skewers.


Khin Yatanar Nattlin
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This recipe was a bit too sweet for my taste.


Israel Mzungwana
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I'm not a big fan of teriyaki sauce, but I still enjoyed this recipe.


Faizan Ahmmad
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken.


Michael Schenk
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I love the smoky flavor that the chicken gets from being grilled.


Sagor Sing
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This recipe is a great introduction to Japanese cuisine.


kiptoo kelvin
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to impress your guests.


mia Vai
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I love how this recipe uses simple ingredients to create such a flavorful dish.


World Entertainment
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken.


Shawon Mon
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I tried this recipe for the first time last night and it was delicious! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the teriyaki sauce was amazing.


Mom Firebaugh
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This is my go-to recipe for chicken yakitori. It's always a hit with my family and friends.


Joaquin Hernandez
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the chicken is always cooked perfectly.


Khuram Khuram
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This chicken yakitori recipe is a keeper! The chicken is so tender and juicy, and the teriyaki sauce is the perfect balance of sweet and savory. I will definitely be making this again.