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Chicken Yakitori

Yields2 ServingsPrep Time1 hr 20 minsCook Time15 minsTotal Time1 hr 35 mins

Spark up the grill! These delicious Japanese-style bites of chicken speared with green bell pepper and scallions can be assembled in advance and then grilled just before serving. For the best flavor, leave the chicken to marinate for several hours or overnight, and remember to soak the skewers first so they do not burn under the grill.

Chicken Yakitori

 3 tbsp light soy sauce
 3 tbsp sake or dry sherry
 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
 1 garlic clove, crushed
 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh ginger
 2 tsp honey
 1 lb skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch cubes
 1 large green bell pepper, seeded and cut into 30 small cubes
 4 large scallions, cut across into 30 pieces
1

Place the soy sauce, sake, sesame oil, garlic, ginger and honey in a shallow dish and stir together to mix. Add the chicken pieces and spoon the marinade over them. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or overnight.

3

Just before cooking, put 30 short wooden skewers in warm water and leave to soak for 10 minutes. Preheat a grill or oven broiler to medium.

5

Thread about 2 pieces of chicken onto each skewer, alternating with a piece of pepper and one of scallion, threaded widthwise. Place the kebabs on the grill or broiler rack and cook until tender, turning from time to time and brushing with the marinade, about 10 to 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

2 servings

Serving size

15 servings

Amount per serving
Calories56
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18g24%

Saturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 18mg6%
Total Carbohydrate 3g2%

Dietary Fiber 0g
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 7g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.