Backyard Yakitori Grill: Easy Chicken Skewer Recipe!

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs (680g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced
• 1 inch (2.5cm) ginger, peeled and finely grated
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp (15ml) sesame oil
• 1 tsp (5ml) rice vinegar
• 1/2 tsp (2.5ml) freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup (120ml) soy sauce (Kikkoman is a good choice)
• 1/4 cup (60ml) mirin (Japanese sweet rice wine)
• 2 tbsp (30ml) sake (optional)
• 2 tbsp (30g) packed brown sugar
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 16-20 bamboo skewers (soaked in water)
• Vegetable oil, for grilling
• Sesame seeds (optional)
• Toasted nori strips (optional)
• Shichimi togarashi (Japanese seven-spice blend, optional)