Yakitori Ricetta (Spiedini di pollo Giapponesi) - Yakitori Recipe (Japanese chicken skewers)

chicken breast

🥗Healthier: turkey breast

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner while thighs are more economical.

Parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: Nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: Pecorino Romano

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and lower in calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is rich in healthy fats.

balsamic vinegar

🥗Healthier: red wine vinegar

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Red wine vinegar offers a similar tang at a lower price.

Cut the chicken into pieces suitable for skewering.

Marinate the chicken with soy sauce, sake, brown sugar, honey, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.

Thread the marinated chicken onto bamboo skewers.

Grill the skewers until the chicken is cooked through and has a nice char.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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