Once Upon a Chef · by Jennifer Segal★ 5.0 (3)
Yakitori
NUTRITION · PER SERVING35M COOK
CAL 27%·PRO 93%
CARBS 40G30% OF CAL
1G FIBER9G OTHER31G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 18G31% OF CAL
4G SAT14G UNSAT
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Classic Japanese yakitori with grilled chicken skewers glazed in a sweet soy and mirin sauce. Aromatic and savory, served with sesame seeds.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 4- ¾ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons mirin (sweet rice wine)
- ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons sake
- ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons (packed) light brown sugar
- 1-in piece fresh ginger, peeled and sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
- 1 bunch scallions, cut into 1-in (2.5-cm) pieces, light and dark green parts separated
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch combined with 1 tablespoon cold water
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-in (2.5-cm) pieces
- 8 to 10 metal or bamboo skewers, (if using bamboo, soak in water for 30 minutes)
- Sesame seeds, optional for serving (toast for more flavor if you like; see note)
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 35M
CAL 27%·PRO 93%
CARBS 40G30% OF CAL
1G FIBER9G OTHER31G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 18G31% OF CAL
4G SAT14G UNSAT
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
All countable ingredients resolved. Figures are per serving.
- Prep
- 20m
- Cook
- 15m
- Sodium
- 2896mg
- Total sugar
- 31g
Added sugar is not shown when one or more ingredients lack reliable added-sugar evidence.
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 870mg
- Calcium
- 44mg
- Iron
- 2mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 20M
- SODIUM
- 2896MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.