Chicken Yakitori
Traditional Japanese-style chicken kebabs, known as yakitori, are grilled and served with a simple dipping sauce.
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Instructions
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Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
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In a bowl, combine 1/2 cup soy sauce, sake (or dry sherry), sugar, ginger, and chives; mix until sugar dissolves.
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Marinate chicken in half the mixture within a resealable bag for 1 hour, reserving the other half of the marinade.
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Skewer the marinated chicken pieces, alternating with scallions, then discard the used marinade.
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Grill skewers for 6 to 8 minutes (reaching 165 F internal temperature), turning and brushing with the reserved marinade during the initial 2 to 4 minutes.
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In a small saucepan, heat the remaining 1/2 cup soy sauce for dipping.
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Serve.