Vegetarian Chicken Yakitori
Elevate your plant-based dining experience with this mouthwatering Vegetarian Chicken Yakitori recipe, a meatless twist on the classic Japanese favorite. Featuring tender, flavorful meatless chicken strips and vibrant, charred garden onions, these skewers are basted in a savory-sweet glaze made with soy sauce, mirin, sake, garlic, and fresh ginger. The recipe is quick and easy, with just 30 minutes of prep time and 15 minutes of cooking, making it perfect for a weeknight dinner or an impressive appetizer. Served with a sprinkle of sesame seeds and paired with steaming white rice, these vegetarian yakitori skewers deliver the authentic flavors of Japanese street food—without the meat. Ideal for vegetarians and anyone seeking bold, satisfying flavors, this dish will become a new favorite in your rotation. Try it for a healthy, crowd-pleasing meal that's packed with umami goodness!
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Ingredients
- 12 pieces meatless chicken strips
- 0.5 cup soy sauce
- 0.25 cup mirin
- 0.25 cup sake
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 large garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 4 stalks garden onions, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 12 pieces skewers
Directions
Step 1
Start by soaking the wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning during cooking.
Step 2
In a small saucepan, combine the soy sauce, mirin, sake, brown sugar, minced garlic, and grated ginger.
Step 3
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar is completely dissolved. This should take about 5 minutes.
Step 4
Remove the sauce from the heat and let it cool slightly.
Step 5
Thread the meatless chicken strips and garden onion pieces alternately onto the soaked skewers.
Step 6
Brush the skewers with vegetable oil to prevent sticking.
Step 7
Preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat.
Step 8
Grill the skewers for about 5 minutes on each side or until the 'chicken' is heated through, basting them with the prepared sauce as you turn them.
Step 9
After removing them from the heat, brush the skewers one last time with the sauce.
Step 10
Sprinkle with sesame seeds before serving.
Step 11
Serve the Vegetarian Chicken Yakitori with steamed rice and enjoy a delicious, healthy, meatless meal.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (2588.3g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3807.3 |
| Total Fat 163.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 40.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 19.0g | |
| Cholesterol 600mg | 0% |
| Sodium 12426.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 200.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 63.1g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 76.8g | |
| Protein 374.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 563.8mg | 0% |
| Iron 38.8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 5470.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories