Chicken Yakitori

Chicken Yakitori is a delicious Japanese grilled chicken dish that is both flavorful and low in carbohydrates. Skewered and glazed with a savory-sweet sauce, it's perfect for a quick and satisfying supper.

Ingredients

• Chicken thighs, boneless - 300 grams
• Soy sauce, low-sodium - 60 ml
• Mirin - 30 ml
• Sake - 30 ml
• Erythritol or another low-carb sweetener - 1 tablespoon
• Garlic, minced - 2 cloves
• Ginger, grated - 1 teaspoon
• Green onions, chopped - 2 stalks
• Sesame oil - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Pepper - to taste
• Bamboo skewers - 4 pieces

Steps

1. Soak bamboo skewers in water for at least 15 minutes to prevent burning while grilling.
2. In a bowl, combine soy sauce, mirin, sake, erythritol, minced garlic, grated ginger, sesame oil, salt, and pepper to create the marinade.
3. Cut chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and add them to the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes.
4. Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
5. Thread marinated chicken pieces onto soaked bamboo skewers.
6. Grill the skewers for about 5-6 minutes on each side, brushing with leftover marinade until the chicken is cooked through and slightly charred.
7. Remove from grill and garnish with chopped green onions before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 8 g
• Fiber: 0 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 120 mg
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 5 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, supporting muscle recovery and growth.
• Low in carbohydrates, making it suitable for low-carb diets.

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