Yakitori Don

Name: Yakitori Don
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 1 d 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (3 pound) whole chicken, cut into pieces; 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger root; 1 clove garlic, crushed; 3 tablespoons white sugar; ⅔ cup soy sauce; 1 tablespoon sake; ¼ cup mirin (Japanese sweet wine); 2 tablespoons cooking oil

Rating: 4.49 stars

101 Ratings
67 Reviews
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One of the most popular Japanese dishes (authentic recipe). The tasty ginger and rice wine marinade can be used for meat or fish. This recipe can also be made on the grill using the marinade as a basting sauce. Serve hot with rice or noodles.

By Jana Marko

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Recipe Summary

prep:

20 mins

cook:

20 mins

additional:

1 day

total:

1 day

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 4 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

1 (3 pound) whole chicken, cut into pieces
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger root
1 clove garlic, crushed
3 tablespoons white sugar
⅔ cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon sake
¼ cup mirin (Japanese sweet wine)
2 tablespoons cooking oil

Directions

Step 1
Rinse chicken, and pat dry. In a glass baking dish or bowl, stir together the ginger, garlic, sugar, soy sauce, sake and mirin. Place the chicken into the mixture to marinate. Refrigerate, covered for several hours, or overnight.

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Step 2
Heat oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Place chicken pieces into the pan skin-side down, reserving marinade. Cook until light brown, then flip and brown the other side. Drain off grease, and pour the marinade into the pan.
Step 3
Cover, and reduce heat to low, and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes. Remove the lid and continue cooking, shaking the skillet occasionally, until marinade is reduced to a nice thick sauce and chicken pieces are fully cooked.

Cook's Notes:

To Bake: bake the chicken pieces in a 325 degree F (165 C) oven for 45 minutes or until done, turning once and basting with the marinade halfway through cooking.

To Grill: cook over medium-high heat, turning several times for even cooking. Brush with marinade when the chicken is half-cooked.

Editor's Note:

The nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of the marinade ingredients. The actual amount of the marinade consumed will vary.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

587 calories; protein 48.7g; carbohydrates 18g; fat 32.5g; cholesterol 145.5mg; sodium 2545.2mg. Full Nutrition

Reviews (67)

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TAMNMOM

06/23/2003

Great recipe... tastes exactly like the yakitori in Japan. You could also cut the chicken into small pieces (boneless, skinless) and after they are marinated place the pieceson skewers to BBQ. (This is how it is made and served by the street vendors in Japan) yummy. Read More

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MAGICDOMINO

06/11/2007

Too salty for my taste. It needed a lot of rice to counteract the salt. Steamed broccoli went well with it. Read More

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(10)

101 Ratings

5 star values: 64
4 star values: 25
3 star values: 9
2 star values: 3
1 star values: 0

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TAMNMOM

06/23/2003

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MCKENZKL

06/23/2003

Loved it! So good we choose to make it while in Japan! The authentic Yakatori joint is down the street and we're not sure we can tell a difference! We added pea pods and mushrooms as well as crushed sesame seeds. Yum! Yum! Yum! Thanks for posting the recipe! This is even a surprisingly easy to make! Read More

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Mimi

10/18/2006

I'm half Japanese and eat japanese all the time and I loved this! I added big pieces of green onion towards the end of the cooking process (I saw it that way in Japan) and it was yummy! thanks. Read More

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HANZOtheRAZOR

06/01/2007

You know I cook a lot of asian food. Mosly japanese. This was actually quite delicious. I just made it last night and already my wife is asking for it again. i added a little sesame chile oil in place of some of the oil the recipe called for. Came out fantastic! Read More

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misselise

12/01/2006

This is a family favorite. I often make the marinade and put the chicken in to freeze so I have a meal ready to go with little prep. Read More

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cookhealthy

05/08/2007

I did not have any saki or mirin so I just added White Wine. It turned out great! My family loved it. Read More

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foodlover

02/14/2004

my food proof chicken marinade- always use this guy in a pinch- all of these ingredients are staples at my house! generally i use honey instead of sugar (like the smoky flavor that it lends). also some chopped green onions are great with this. i generally use chicken breasts- pan fry- then cut into strips- serve over white rice- and frozen veggies- heat the marinade and add a touch of corn starch- and whalah- a teriyaki bowl! Read More

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violetaria

03/28/2007

This was fantastic we skewered these with green peppers onions and mushrooms and grilled. We didn't have mirin but used Japanese rice wine the sake and sugar instead. The chicken carmalized beautifully and I will defn make again. Read More

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MAGICDOMINO

06/11/2007

Too salty for my taste. It needed a lot of rice to counteract the salt. Steamed broccoli went well with it. Read More

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Yakitori Don

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Calories: 587

% Daily Value *

protein: 98 %

carbohydrates: 6 %

dietary fiber: 2 %

sugars:

fat: 50 %

saturated fat: 41 %

cholesterol: 49 %

vitamin a iu: 3 %

niacin equivalents: 121 %

vitamin b6: 47 %

vitamin c: 1 %

folate: 4 %

calcium: 3 %

iron: 18 %

magnesium: 21 %

potassium: 14 %

sodium: 102 %

thiamin: 13 %

calories from fat:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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TAMNMOM

06/23/2003

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06/23/2003

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Mimi

10/18/2006

I'm half Japanese and eat japanese all the time and I loved this! I added big pieces of green onion towards the end of the cooking process (I saw it that way in Japan) and it was yummy! thanks.

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