Yakitori

Ingredients

• • 1.5 lbs chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
• • 8 green onions, cut into 2-inch pieces
• • 1/2 cup soy sauce
• • 1/4 cup mirin
• • 2 tablespoons sake
• • 2 tablespoons sugar
• • Bamboo skewers, soaked in water
• • Shichimi togarashi (optional)

Instructions

1. Step 1: Make tare sauce: simmer soy sauce, mirin, sake, and sugar until slightly thickened. Set aside.
2. Step 2: Thread chicken and green onion pieces alternately onto skewers.
3. Step 3: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
4. Step 4: Grill skewers for 3-4 minutes per side, brushing with tare sauce during last few minutes.
5. Step 5: Continue grilling and basting until chicken is cooked through and nicely glazed.
6. Step 6: Serve hot with extra tare sauce and shichimi togarashi if desired.