Yakitori Don
This meal uses chicken pieces soaked in a soy and ginger mix. The meat stays in the fridge overnight to get more taste.
Cook the chicken in a pan and then simmer it in the sauce. Serve it with noodles or rice.
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted October 10, 2026Share
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This meal uses chicken pieces soaked in a soy and ginger mix. The meat stays in the fridge overnight to get more taste.
Cook the chicken in a pan and then simmer it in the sauce. Serve it with noodles or rice.
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Ingredients 8
1 (3 pound) whole chicken, cut into pieces
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger root
1 clove garlic, crushed
3 tablespoons white sugar
0.66666668653488 cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon sake
0.25 cup mirin (Japanese sweet wine)
2 tablespoons cooking oil
Instructions
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1
Wash the chicken and dry it. Mix ginger, garlic, sugar, soy sauce, sake, and mirin in a bowl. Put the chicken in the mix, cover it, and leave it in the fridge for a few hours or overnight.
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2
Heat oil in a big pan on medium-high heat. Put chicken in skin-side down. Brown the meat on both sides. Pour the marinade into the pan after you drain the grease.
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Put a lid on the pan and turn heat to low. Simmer for 8 to 10 minutes. Take off the lid and cook until the sauce is thick and the chicken is done.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 587 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 33g
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Saturated Fat 8g
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Cholesterol 146mg
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Sodium 2545mg
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Total Carbohydrate 18g
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Protein 49g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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