Yakitori Chicken

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Chicken is marinated in a soy sauce, sake and ginger sauce, then threaded onto skewers and broiled with leeks for an easy, tasty and fun meal.

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Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 skewers

Ingredients

  • ½ cup sake

  • ½ cup soy sauce

  • 1 tablespoon sugar

  • 1 clove garlic, crushed

  • 1 (2 inch) piece fresh ginger root, grated

  • 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast meat - cubed

  • 3 leeks, white part only, cut into 1/2 inch pieces

Directions

  1. In a medium dish, mix together the sake, soy sauce, sugar, garlic and ginger. Add chicken, and allow to marinate for 15 minutes.

  2. Preheat your oven's broiler. Grease six metal skewers, and thread alternately with 3 pieces of chicken and 2 pieces of leek. Place on a baking sheet or broiling pan, and brush with the marinade.

  3. Broil for about 5 minutes, baste again, then broil for another 5 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through. Discard remaining marinade.

Note

The nutrition data for this recipe includes information for the full amount of the marinade ingredients. Depending on marinating time, ingredients, cooking method, etc., the actual amount of the marinade consumed will vary.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

159 Calories
1g Fat
12g Carbs
20g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 159
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1g 1%
Saturated Fat 0g 2%
Cholesterol 44mg 15%
Sodium 1261mg 55%
Total Carbohydrate 12g 4%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 20g 39%
Vitamin C 7mg 7%
Calcium 40mg 3%
Iron 2mg 11%
Potassium 329mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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