Grilled Chicken On Skewers

Name: Grilled Chicken On Skewers
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: japanese
Ingredients: 1/2 cup sake or white wine; 1/4 cup mirin or 2 tablespoons honey mixed with 2 tablespoons water; 1/2 cup soy sauce; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 1/2 to 2 pounds boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch chunks; Lemon wedges

By Mark Bittman

Total Time: 40 minutes
Rating: 4(74)
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Featured in: THE MINIMALIST; Grill Mastery From Japan

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Ingredients

Yield:4 servings

½cup sake or white wine
¼cup mirin or 2 tablespoons honey mixed with 2 tablespoons water
½cup soy sauce
2tablespoons sugar
1½ to 2pounds boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch chunks
Lemon wedges

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Preparation

Step 1
Start charcoal or gas grill, or heat broiler. Fire should be very hot, with rack set not more than 4 inches from heat source, preferably somewhat less. Combine first 4 ingredients in small saucepan, and bring to a boil. Simmer for about a minute, stirring. Remove from heat.
Step 2
Skewer chicken pieces, leaving a little space between them. Brush once, lightly, with sauce.
Step 3
Grill, basting frequently but lightly (to prevent sauce from dripping directly onto coals), and turning skewers as chicken browns. Total cooking time will be less than 10 minutes. Serve with lemon wedges.