YAKITORI

(Japanese grilled chicken skewers)

Serves: 4

Grill these on medium-high heat on a barbeque grill, in a pan, under a broiler. If using wooden skewers soak them for at least an hour before using

3 tablespoons soy sauce

3 tablespoons mirin

2 tablespoons sake

1 tablespoon sugar

1-pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite sized pieces

Green onions cut into 1-inch lengths

Bring the soy sauce, mirin, sake and sugar to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer until the sauce thickens a bit, about 5 minutes, before letting it cool. Marinate the chicken in half of the sauce for at least 20 minutes.  Skewer the chicken alternating with bite size pieces of green onion and grill until cooked, about 2-4 minutes per side, basting with the reserved sauce before enjoying.