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Yakitori is a classic Japanese dish of bite-size pieces of chicken threaded onto skewers and cooked over high heat. In Japan, it’s the kind of food you’ll find at neighborhood yakitori shops, yatai (street food stalls), or izakayas (bars). The chicken is juicy, the edges are lightly charred, and everything is brushed with tare, a simple glaze made from soy sauce, mirin, sake, and sugar that caramelizes as it cooks.
