Kushiyaki Grilled Skewers

Kushiyaki Grilled Skewers are a delightful Japanese dish featuring marinated and grilled skewers of chicken and vegetables, offering a perfect balance of flavors and textures. These skewers are easy to prepare and ideal for a cozy dinner, bringing a taste of Japan to your home.

Ingredients

• Chicken breast - 250 grams, cut into 2.5 cm cubes
• Zucchini - 1 medium, sliced into 1.5 cm thick rounds
• Red bell pepper - 1 medium, cut into 2.5 cm squares
• Shallot - 1 medium, quartered
• Soy sauce - 3 tablespoons (ensure kosher)
• Mirin - 2 tablespoons
• Sake - 1 tablespoon (ensure kosher)
• Brown sugar - 1 tablespoon
• Sesame oil - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Bamboo skewers - 4, soaked in water for 30 minutes

Steps

1. In a mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, mirin, sake, brown sugar, sesame oil, salt, and black pepper to create a marinade.
2. Add the chicken cubes to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated, and let them marinate for at least 15 minutes.
3. While the chicken is marinating, prepare the vegetables by cutting the zucchini, red bell pepper, and shallot as specified.
4. After marinating, thread the chicken and vegetables onto the soaked bamboo skewers, alternating between chicken and veggies.
5. Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
6. Place the skewers on the grill and cook for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and has nice grill marks.
7. Once cooked, remove the skewers from the grill and let them rest for a couple of minutes before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 34 g
• Carbs: 16 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 680 mg
• Cholesterol: 85 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 8.5 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, which is essential for muscle repair and growth.
• Contains a variety of vegetables, providing essential vitamins and minerals.

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