Yakitori Donburi with Summer Vegetables

Instructions

1. 1
   Cook rice according to package directions and set aside.
2. 2
   Prepare tare sauce by combining soy sauce, mirin, sake, sugar, garlic, and ginger in a saucepan. Simmer for 5 minutes until thickened.
3. 3
   Thread chicken pieces onto wooden skewers that have been soaked in water.
4. 4
   Heat a grill pan or barbecue to medium-high heat. Grill chicken skewers for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until cooked through.
5. 5
   Brush chicken generously with tare sauce during the last 2 minutes of cooking.
6. 6
   Grill zucchini slices and green onions for 3-4 minutes until lightly charred.
7. 7
   Divide rice into bowls and top with grilled chicken skewers, zucchini, and green onions.
8. 8
   Drizzle remaining tare sauce over each bowl and garnish with sesame seeds and shichimi togarashi.