Four skewers lay on a rectangular ceramic dish, each lined with chunks of chicken and squash, painted with a glossy, lightly charred sauce. The vibrant orange squash contrast with the caramel brown chicken, and some finely chopped green spring onions sprinkle on top for a pop of freshness and color.

Autumn Bliss Yakitori BBQ Squash and Chicken Kabobs

Category BBQ
Prep 70 minutes
Cook 30 minutes
Style Japanese
Technique Grilling
Diet Friendly Gluten-Free

Daily Recipe: October 13, 2023

Embrace autumn with a unique twist on the usual barbecue. Our Japanese-inspired BBQ Squash Kabobs layer seasonal squash with succulent grilled chicken, all marinated in a savory-sweet yakitori style sauce. Our featured ingredient, squash, enhances the bite and brings a hint of autumn to this dish.

Ingredients (for 4)

Preparation

  1. Step 1 - 🥣🥢🍶
    In a bowl, combine mirin, soy sauce, brown sugar, and finely minced garlic until the sugar dissolves.
  2. Step 2 - 🍗🎃⏰
    Add the cut chicken thighs and half of the squash cubes into the sauce. Let it marinate for at least an hour.
  3. Step 3 - 🔥🔝🕰️
    Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
  4. Step 4 - 🍡🐔🎃
    Skewer the chicken and squash, alternating between the two.
  5. Step 5 - 🍡🔥🍲
    Lightly oil the grill plates. Place the skewers and cook for 10-15 minutes on each side, or until the chicken is thoroughly cooked and the squash is tender. Baste with the sauce regularly.
  6. Step 6 - 🍽️🥗🍡
    Place the cooked skewers on a dish and garnish them with finely chopped spring onions.

Additional

If you like, you can replace chicken with tofu for a vegetarian variation. To get your kids involved, let them help to assemble the skewers, just be sure to supervise them around the grill. This dish is best served with a side of steamed rice or a fresh salad. Enjoy the fusion of flavors!