Yakitori Donburi with Grilled Chicken

Instructions

1. 1
   Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning.
2. 2
   In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, mirin, sugar, sake, garlic, and ginger. Simmer over medium heat for 5 minutes until slightly thickened. This is your tare sauce.
3. 3
   Thread chicken pieces and scallion pieces alternately onto the skewers.
4. 4
   Heat a grill or grill pan to high heat. Grill the skewers for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until chicken is cooked through and charred at the edges.
5. 5
   Brush the tare sauce generously over the skewers during the last 2 minutes of grilling, coating them evenly.
6. 6
   Divide steamed rice among four bowls. Top each bowl with 2-3 yakitori skewers.
7. 7
   Drizzle any remaining sauce over the rice and chicken.
8. 8
   Sprinkle with shichimi togarashi to taste and serve immediately.