Bbq Chicken Yakitori Kebabs Recipe

Fire up the grill for these irresistible BBQ Chicken Yakitori Kebabs! This flavorful recipe, adapted from a Reader's Digest summer BBQ cookbook, is perfect as a delicious appetizer or a satisfying main course. Marinated in a savory blend of soy sauce (or shoyu), rice wine vinegar (a kid-friendly sake substitute!), sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and honey, juicy chicken pieces are expertly threaded onto skewers with vibrant bell peppers and spring onions. Get ready for a taste of summer that's both easy and unforgettable!

Prep Time 70 mins
Cook Time 95 mins
Calories 29 kcal
Protein 8g
Rating 4.9 (10 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Bbq Chicken Yakitori Kebabs

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How to Make Bbq Chicken Yakitori Kebabs

  1. In a shallow dish, whisk together 1/4 cup soy sauce (or shoyu), 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, 2 cloves minced garlic, 1 tablespoon grated ginger, and 2 tablespoons honey.
  2. Add 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces, to the marinade. Spoon the marinade over the chicken, ensuring all pieces are coated.
  3. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or preferably overnight, for maximum flavor.
  4. Preheat your barbecue to medium-high heat. If using a flat plate, ensure it's hot.
  5. Soak 30 small bamboo skewers in cold water for 30 minutes to prevent burning.
  6. Thread the chicken onto the skewers, alternating with 1 piece of bell pepper (about 1/2 inch thick slices) and 1 spring onion (cut into 2-inch pieces) per 2 pieces of chicken. Thread the vegetables widthways.
  7. Grill the kebabs for 10-15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and slightly charred, turning occasionally and basting with the remaining marinade.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

4 g

Sugar

2g

Fat

0g

Carbs

0g

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