Yakitori Don

Instructions

1. Prepare the yakitori sauce
   In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, mirin, sake, brown sugar, ginger, and garlic. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook for 5-7 minutes until slightly thickened. Remove from heat and set aside.
2. Skewer the chicken
   If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning. Thread chicken pieces and green onion pieces alternately onto skewers, using about 4-5 pieces of chicken per skewer.
3. Grill the chicken
   Heat a grill pan or outdoor grill to medium-high heat. Brush with vegetable oil. Grill skewers for 3-4 minutes per side until chicken is cooked through and has nice grill marks. During the last minute of cooking, brush generously with the yakitori sauce.
4. Prepare the rice bowls
   Divide the cooked rice among four serving bowls. Drizzle each bowl with a small amount of the yakitori sauce.
5. Assemble the yakitori don
   Place 2-3 chicken skewers on top of each rice bowl. You can remove the chicken from the skewers if preferred. Drizzle with additional yakitori sauce.
6. Garnish and serve
   Sprinkle each bowl with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions. Serve immediately with any remaining yakitori sauce on the side.