41 Reviews of Yakitori

From: Happy_Housewife

On Mar 26, 2005

Thanks for the recipe, mianbao! This is a great recipe! The yakitori was very close to the ones I had in Japan with my husband. My husband couldn't stop praising this dish I made for him! I marinated the chicken with some sea salt and ground black pepper before broiling them in the oven. I also used sake with additional sugar in replace of mirin. One warning though, don't use chicken breast as they are very dry after they are broiled in the oven. Will definitely make it again pretty soon!

From: Just Cher

On Mar 8, 2005

This is just like what I have gotten from our favorite Japanese restaurant. The only thing I did differently was only add 1tbs of the sugar as I found the mirin to be sweet enough. We really enjoyed this served with tempura and sushi rice. Thanks!

From: NumNum

On Dec 6, 2004

WE LOVED IT! Thank you for posting this. So simple to make and absolutely delicious. I used molasses instead of sugar and grilled them in the oven. The left over sauce was enough for a second batch which I used to make again a few days later. I'll make this again and again and will make extra to keep in the fridge. One word of caution, keep an eye on the sauce it easily boiled over. Mine did, when I just turned my back for a couple of seconds. Boy, what a mess! But worth it.

From: Mrs Beeton wannabe

On Nov 15, 2004

I agree with Hey Jude - According to a very fussy DH (I'm vegetarian), the flavour combinations of this was beyond compare. I did not have thigh meat, but used free range breast instead. It came out great, but I'm sure thigh would be better. I also used garlic and would never consider ommiting it. Will be making it again this week-end!!!

From: Hey Jude

On Sep 12, 2004

Outstanding, I'd give it ten * if I could. The sweetness from the mirin and sugar, plus the saltiness from the soy and combined with the smoky flavor from the grill gave this a flavor that knocked our socks off. I made this exactly per the instructions, including the garlic, and I'll be making this again, many times. We loved this. Thanks Mianbao for a recipe that made us feel like we were in Japan!

From: cookbooknut #2

On Apr 7, 2005

Great recipe. We have been making it for years. Kids love it. I make sauce a little different. 2/3 cup soy sauce 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 cup saki bring to boil and reduce by 1/3rd Unused sauce will last forever in frig.

From: WaterMelon

On Dec 25, 2004

This is very delicous, mianbao! I used sake instead of mirin (I ran out of the latter), so I increased the sugar by another TB. I did marinate the cut-up chicken thighs (with skin on) with the mixture for 1 day, before threading them on bamboo skewers (I soaked them for 1 hr prior to that). Then I 'grill' the yakitori in the oven for 10mins on 1st side and 5 more mins on the other. I also thread some cut-up red bell pepper for Christmas-y color (red and green from the green onion). They were gone in a flash! These are my guests' favorite appetizer!

From: Dr Nick

On Mar 14, 2007

Delicious! Just what I was craving. I substituted 2 Tbsp of honey for the sugar and it added the perfect sweetness. I added the garlic to the sauce and a healthy dash of togarashi (Japanese chili powder) to the chicken before grilling. I may reduce the sauce even further next time to thicken it up a bit more. Thanks for sharing.

From: Pneuma

On Oct 5, 2007

these are good. Used cubed chicken breast and grilled it in the oven. :D It didn't come out dry coz I made sure to baste it every few minutes after it was a bit cooked. Then when it was done, I basted it again with the sauce to keep the moisture. Made this when I went all out Japanese like with katsudon, white rice and yakisoba. The sauce was enough for 2 dozen skewers coz I kept basting the sauce drippings too. Thanks for sharing, mianbao!

From: *Jodi

On Oct 26, 2005

Awesome!!! My husband was stationed in Japan for 2 years, and is always talking about Yakitori. He was really happy I found a recipe that tastes just like the Yakitori he had when he was there! Thanks SO MUCH!!! I wish I could give more stars - because my kids LOVED it too!!!