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Soy-Free Chicken Yakitori Skewers

Grilled chicken skewers marinated in a sweet and savory soy-free sauce, perfect for a light and flavorful dinner.

25m prep + 15m cook4 servings
Contains sesameSOY-free
350 cal|30g protein|15g carbs|18g fat|1g fiber

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs Chicken thighs
  • 16 Bamboo skewers
  • 1/4 cup Coconut aminos
  • 2 tbsp Mirin (gluten-free)
  • 2 tbsp Sake (gluten-free)
  • 1 tbsp Brown sugar
  • 1 tsp Ginger
  • 1 clove Garlic
  • 1 tsp Sesame oil
  • 2 stalks Scallions

Instructions

  1. 1Soak bamboo skewers in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning.
  2. 2Cut chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces.
  3. 3In a bowl, whisk together coconut aminos, mirin, sake, brown sugar, grated ginger, minced garlic, and sesame oil.
  4. 4Add chicken pieces to the marinade and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes (or up to 2 hours) in the refrigerator.
  5. 5Preheat grill to medium heat.
  6. 6Thread chicken pieces onto the soaked bamboo skewers.
  7. 7Grill skewers for 6-8 minutes per side, or until chicken is cooked through.
  8. 8Garnish with chopped scallions before serving.

Substitutions

Soy sauceCoconut aminos

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