Chicken yakitori skewers
Nutrition per serving
Japanese chicken skewers glazed with a soy and mirin sauce, shiny and caramelised. High in protein and low in fat, they grill in 10 minutes for a tasty supper.
Preparation: 15 min | Cooking: 12 min | Servings: 4 | Difficulty: Easy
Calculated per portion from Anses Ciqual 2025 values for each ingredient, based on the quantities listed. Household measures (spoonfuls, pieces) use average weights. 231 kcal · 33 g protein · 9 g carbohydrate · 7 g fat
Ingredients
- 600 g chicken breast
- 4 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp mirin or honey
- 1 tsp ginger
- 2 spring onions
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
Method
- Cut the chicken into cubes and thread onto skewers.
- Make the sauce: soy, mirin and ginger, reduced in a saucepan.
- Grill the skewers, brushing them with the sauce.
- Sprinkle with spring onions and sesame.
Nutritional benefits
Chicken provides plenty of lean protein for few calories, ideal for weight loss. The yakitori sauce glazes the skewers with very little fat. A tasty, light Japanese dish, to serve with rice and vegetables for a balanced meal. Naturally lactose-free.
Variations and substitutions
- With chicken thighs (more tender).
- With vegetables threaded between (leek, mushrooms).
- With tofu for a vegetarian version.
- Spiced with togarashi chilli.
Storage and making ahead
Keep for 2 days and reheat well. Ideal for lunchboxes.
💡 Good to know
Reduce the sauce in a saucepan before glazing: it turns syrupy and coats the skewers perfectly.
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The ingredients in this recipe: chicken breast · soy sauce · honey · ginger · spring onions.
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