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Chicken Yakitori
Japanese grilled chicken yakitori, simple and flavorful. Boneless thigh pieces, marinated in a slightly sweet soy‑mirin‑sake sauce, then grilled on skewers. Perfect for a quick meal or a convivial appetizer.
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Critical Success Points
- • Debone and cut the chicken into uniform pieces
- • Thread the skewers keeping the meat flat
- • Properly reduce the yakitori sauce
- • Precise grilling to avoid drying out
Safety Warnings
- • Handle hot skewers carefully to avoid burns
- • Be careful when reducing the hot sauce
- • Use soaked wooden skewers to prevent them from catching fire
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