Yakitori Style Grilled Chicken with Scallions and Asparagus

Last updated on September 30th, 2018 at 12:03 pm

I used to live by a yakitori restaurant that I (no joke) went to every week. I am addicted to the depth of flavor this sauce brings to anything it touches. Try this recipe with any veggies or meat and you will be happy you did.

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Yakitori Style Grilled Chicken with Scallions and Asparagus

I used to live by a yakitori restaurant that I (no joke) went to every week. I am addicted to the depth of flavor this sauce brings to anything it touches. Try this recipe with any veggies or meat and you will be happy you did.

Course Main

Cuisine Japanese

Keyword barbeque, chicken, yakitori

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Total Time 1 hour

Servings 4

Calories 311 kcal

Author Candice

Ingredients

• 1 1/2-2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken thighs
• 1 bunch of scallions cut in 1-inch chunks, greens and whites separated
• 1 lb. asparagus ends trimmed
• 1/2 cup mirin
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup sake
• 1-2 tsp brown sugar
• 1 bouillon cube or 1 tsp better than bouillon
• shichimi togarashi OR red pepper flakes
• skewers

Instructions

1. Add the scallion greens, mirin, soy sauce, sake, bouillon and brown sugar to a sauce pan. Bring to boil. Lower to simmer. Simmer until reduced by 1/2.
2. If using wooden skewers, soak skewers for 5 minutes in water. (Skewers aren't mandatory. You can grill the chicken without skewers.)
3. Layer the chicken and scallions alternating (as you see in the photo) on the skewers. Sprinkle with the shichimi togarashi/red pepper flakes.
4. The chicken: Grill for 10-12 minutes, flipping every 3-4 minutes. Brush with the yakitori sauce and cook for 2 more minutes.
5. The asparagus: Grill for 8-10 minutes (until tender but still bright) brushing liberally with the yakitori sauce 2 minutes in.
6. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Yakitori Style Grilled Chicken with Scallions and Asparagus

Amount Per Serving

Calories 311 Calories from Fat 63

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 7g 11%

Saturated Fat 1g 5%

Cholesterol 161mg 54%

Sodium 2240mg 93%

Potassium 707mg 20%

Total Carbohydrates 20g 7%

Dietary Fiber 2g 8%

Sugars 10g

Protein 38g 76%

Vitamin A 18.6%

Vitamin C 8.4%

Calcium 4.8%

Iron 24.9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.