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Sumo Citrus Yakitori
An at-home take on Japanese chicken skewers with juicy chicken, broiled or grilled, and lacquered with a sweet-savory Sumo Citrus glaze that adds brightness and shine, balancing the soy-forward richness.
Recipe Type
- Mains
Time
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Total Time: 40 mins
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Ingredients
Skewers
- 1 1/2 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 3–4 scallions, cut into 1-inch pieces (optional)
- Neutral oil, for the grill pan/broiler rack
- Bamboo skewers, soaked 30 minutes (or metal skewers)
Sumo Citrus Glaze
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup fresh Sumo Citrus juice
- 2 tbsp honey (or brown sugar)
- Zest of 1 Sumo Citrus
- 1 tbsp mirin (optional)
- 1 tsp grated fresh ginger (optional)
- 1 tsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water (optional, to thicken)
To finish (optional)
- Toasted sesame seeds
- Extra Sumo Citrus zest
Instructions
- Make the glaze: In a small saucepan, simmer soy sauce, Sumo Citrus juice, honey, and zest (plus mirin/ginger if using) for 6–8 minutes until slightly reduced. For a thicker lacquer, stir in cornstarch slurry and cook 30–60 seconds. Set aside.
- Build skewers: Thread chicken (and scallion pieces if using) onto skewers.
- Cook: Broil on a lightly oiled rack 5–7 minutes per side (or grill), until chicken is cooked through and lightly charred.
- Glaze: Brush skewers generously with glaze and return to heat 1–2 minutes to set. Repeat once more for extra shine.
- Serve: Sprinkle with sesame seeds and a little extra zest. Serve hot.
Mains 
1 hours 15 minutes
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