These skewers provide the perfect balance between spicy, sour, and sweet. Perfect for a group of hungry chocobros on a cool autumn day!
Active cooking time: 45 mins. Total cooking time: 45 mins. Serves 4
For the skewers:
4 chicken breasts, cut into 1.5-2 inch pieces (4-5 cm)
½ tsp garlic powder (1.5g)
¼ tsp black and white pepper (0.5g)
2 tsp lemon juice (10mL)
salt
skewers, soaked in water for about 20-30 minutes oil or butter
(optional) 5-6 pieces of lettuce, for decoration
For the sauce:
1 cup soy sauce (240mL)
¾ cup teriyaki sauce (180mL)
¾ cup brown sugar (150g)
½ cup scallions, chopped (50g)
1-2 tbsp ginger, finely sliced (6-12g)
Note: if teriyaki sauce is hard to find for you, some lemon juice as a substitute would provide the same sourness and texture.
In a large bowl add chicken, garlic, pepper, lemon juice, and lots of salt. Mix well, and make sure that the chicken absorbed the lemon juice well. Put aside.
In a pan add soy sauce, teriyaki sauce, brown sugar, scallions, and ginger. Mix well, and let the mixture boil for a few seconds. Put mixture aside to cool down.
Gently press the chicken onto the skewers, approximately 4-5 pieces for each skewer.
Heat a large pan on medium heat. Add some oil or butter (optional), then cook the skewers for about 10 minutes on each side. With a food brush, spread some of your magical sauce on each side of the chicken.
Continue the process for another 10 minutes on both sides, or until the chicken is cooked well.
Bring elegance into your dish by adding some lettuce slices and placing your hot hopper skewers on top. Enjoy the Japanese flavor and serve with love.
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