Japanese Chicken Yakitori Recipe — The Mom 100

Ingredients

• 1 pound boneless (skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces)
• ¼ cup less-sodium soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons mirin (see Note)
• 2 tablespoons sake or dry sherry
• 1 tablespoon vegetable or canola oil
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
• 2 garlic cloves (minced)
• 8 scallions (cut into 1-inch pieces)
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds (optional; see Cooking Tip)