Kushi Yaki Don

Kushi Yaki Don is a delightful Japanese rice bowl featuring skewered and grilled protein, served over fluffy rice and complemented by a savory sauce. This high-protein dish is both satisfying and nutritious, perfect for a hearty meal.

Ingredients

• Chicken breast - 300 grams
• Soy sauce - 3 tablespoons
• Mirin - 2 tablespoons
• Sake - 2 tablespoons
• Brown sugar - 1 tablespoon
• Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
• Green onions - 2 stalks, chopped
• Cooked Japanese short-grain rice - 2 cups
• Sesame seeds - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - to taste
• Pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper.
2. In a bowl, mix the soy sauce, mirin, sake, and brown sugar to create the marinade.
3. Add the chicken pieces to the marinade and let them soak for at least 15 minutes.
4. Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
5. Skewer the marinated chicken pieces onto bamboo skewers, ensuring even spacing.
6. Grill the skewers for about 5-7 minutes on each side, basting with leftover marinade until cooked through.
7. While the chicken is grilling, prepare the rice according to package instructions if not already cooked.
8. Once the chicken is cooked, remove from the skewers and chop into smaller pieces if desired.
9. To serve, place a mound of rice in each bowl, top with the grilled chicken, and sprinkle with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.

Nutrition

• Calories: 550
• Protein: 40 g
• Carbs: 85 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 90 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
• Water: 0.4 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, supporting muscle health and recovery.
• Contains healthy fats and essential vitamins from green onions and sesame seeds.

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