Chicken Yakitori Skewers with Sesame Glaze

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs Chicken thighs, boneless, skinless, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1/4 cup Soy sauce (tamari for gluten-free)
• 2 tablespoons Mirin
• 1 tablespoon Sake (or rice wine vinegar)
• 1 tablespoon Brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon Ginger, grated
• 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds, for garnish
• 2 tablespoons Green onions, sliced, for garnish
• 12 pieces Bamboo skewers
• 4 cups Cooked white rice
• 8 oz Fresh green beans

Instructions

1. 1Soak bamboo skewers in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning.
2. 2In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, mirin, sake, brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger.
3. 3Thread chicken cubes onto the soaked skewers.
4. 4Marinate the chicken skewers in the glaze for at least 15 minutes (or up to 2 hours in the refrigerator).
5. 5Preheat grill or stovetop grill pan to medium heat.
6. 6Grill the skewers for 6-8 minutes per side, or until cooked through and slightly caramelized.
7. 7While the chicken is grilling, steam the green beans until tender and crisp.
8. 8Serve the chicken skewers over cooked rice, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions. Add the green beans on the side.

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