Japanese Yakitori Chicken Skewer Bowl with Sesame Edamame & Crispy Garlic Rice

Name: Japanese Yakitori Chicken Skewer Bowl with Sesame Edamame & Crispy Garlic Rice
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs; 1/4 cup soy sauce; 4 tbsp mirin; 2 tbsp brown sugar; 1 tbsp rice vinegar; 5 cloves garlic; 1 tbsp fresh ginger; 2 cups cooked rice; 2 tbsp butter; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1.5 cups frozen shelled edamame; 2 tbsp sesame seeds; 3 stalks scallions; 8 wooden or metal skewers; to taste salt and black pepper

Prep 20 min · Cook 25 min · Serves 4 · medium

Family Focused

Tender chicken thighs glazed with a sweet-savory mirin and soy sauce, grilled on skewers and served over crispy garlic-infused rice with steamed edamame. A fun, interactive dinner where kids can assemble their own bowls—authentic Japanese flavors made approachable for the whole family!

Ingredients

1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1/4 cup soy sauce
4 tbsp mirin
Two cups of something delicious
A generous pinch of patience
The secret ingredient
A splash of good olive oil
Fresh herbs, chopped

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