Kushiage
Crispy breaded skewers of meat or fish, grilled over charcoal for a smoky, quick weeknight dinner.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 350
- Protein
- 30g
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 large egg
- ½ cup flour
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Cut the 1 lb chicken breast into 1-inch cubes and thread onto skewers, about 4 pieces per skewer. Season with 1 tsp salt and 0.5 tsp black pepper.
- 2
Set up a breading station: place 0.5 cup flour, 2 beaten eggs, and 1 cup panko in three separate shallow bowls.
- 3
Dredge each skewer in flour, dip in egg, then coat with panko, pressing gently to adhere. Repeat until all skewers are breaded.
- 4
Grill over medium-hot charcoal, turning occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes. The chicken should feel firm and juices run clear.
- 5
Serve hot with lemon wedges or your favorite dipping sauce.
Tools you’ll need
- wooden skewers
- grill
- shallow bowls
- tongs
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