Yakimono

A name given to several Japanese dishes in which pieces of meat are marinated, skewered, and grilled. The marinade is usually prepared with soy sauce, seasonings, and sometimes rice wine. Yakimono are often served as an hors d'oeuvre or appetizer. One of several types of dishes that are called yakimono, is yakitori, which is small pieces of chicken breast that are marinated, skewered, and grilled.