Japanese Yakitori Chicken Skewers

Ingredients

• 1 pound chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 8 pieces green onions, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 12 pieces bamboo skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes

• 1 cup soy sauce
• 1 cup mirin
• 1 cup sake
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
• 1 clove garlic, minced

1. 01
   In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, mirin, sake, sugar, grated ginger, and minced garlic. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
2. 02
   Reduce the heat to low and simmer the sauce for 10 minutes until slightly thickened. Remove from heat and let cool.
3. 03
   Thread the chicken pieces and green onion alternately onto the soaked bamboo skewers.
4. 04
   Preheat a grill or broiler to medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grate or broiler pan.
5. 05
   Cook the skewers on the grill or under the broiler for about 5-7 minutes on each side, basting frequently with the yakitori sauce.
6. 06
   Continue to cook until the chicken is cooked through and slightly charred on the edges.
7. 07
   Remove the skewers from the heat and let them rest for a few minutes before serving.
8. 08
   Serve the skewers hot, drizzled with any remaining yakitori sauce.