Four perfectly grilled skewers each lined with succulent pieces of chicken, glistening in the smoky rosemary-infused glaze. The skewers are artfully overlaid on a black ceramic plate, an artistic array of colors around them from fresh crisp scallions and garnishes of rosemary sprigs.

Rosemary Infused Yakitori

Name: Rosemary Infused Yakitori
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 4 rosemary sprigs fresh, strip the leaves; 1 ½ lb chicken boneless, cut into bite-sized pieces; ½ cup soy sauce; 3 tablespoons sake; 3 tablespoons mirin; 1 tablespoon sugar; 2 garlic cloves minced; 4 green onions cut into 1-inch pieces; as needed vegetable oil; to taste salt

Japanese BBQ skewers with a rosemary twist.

Category BBQ

Prep 40 minutes

Cook 20 minutes

Style Japanese

Technique Grilling

Diet Friendly Gluten-Free

Daily recipe · February 28, 2025

A little about this dish

Introducing our Rosemary Infused Yakitori, a delightful fusion of East and West that offers an adventurous spin on the usual BBQ. Bringing together aromatic rosemary and the umami-rich flavor of soy sauce, this inventive mix transcends the ordinary.

Ingredients (for 4)

Rosemary sprigs — 4 — fresh, strip the leaves
Chicken — 1 ½ lb — boneless, cut into bite-sized pieces
Soy sauce — ½ cup
Sake — 3 tablespoons
Mirin — 3 tablespoons
Sugar — 1 tablespoon
Garlic cloves — 2 — minced
Green onions — 4 — cut into 1-inch pieces
Vegetable oil — as needed
Salt — to taste

Preparation

Step 1 — 🌿🍲💦

Combine soy sauce, sake, mirin, sugar, minced garlic, and rosemary leaves in a saucepan. Simmer until the sugar dissolves and the sauce thickens slightly.
Step 2 — 🍗🥣⏲️

Toss the cut chicken pieces in half the sauce and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
Step 3 — 🔥🍢🌲

Preheat your grill to a medium heat. Thread the marinated chicken and green onions onto skewers, alternating between them.
Step 4 — 🍢🔥🌡️

Lightly oil the grill grid. Place skewers on the grill. Cook by turning frequently and brushing with the remaining sauce, until chicken is nicely charred and fully cooked, about 15-20 minutes.
Step 5 — 🌿🍽️😋

Serve the skewers immediately, garnished with sprigs of fresh rosemary.

A final fox tip

Traditionally, 'Yakitori' is a Japanese style skewered chicken, but don't be afraid to get creative with the recipe, perhaps by adding vegetables, like bell peppers or mushrooms, to the skewers for added texture and flavor. Don’t forget to snap a photo before you dig in – those charred skewers against the bold green of the onion and rosemary make for a perfect 'Instagram' post!