yakimono

[yah-kee-MOH-noh] The Japanese term for foods (usually meat) that are grilled, broiled or pan-fried. The ingredients are generally either marinated in sauce or salted (see shioyaki). They're then skewered so they retain their shape and grilled over a hot fire so the skin (if any) is very crisp while the meat stays tender and juicy. yakitori is a specific type of yakimono dish using chicken.