Negima

Negima is a delightful Japanese BBQ dish featuring tender chicken skewers paired with fresh green onions, grilled to perfection. This dish is not only delicious but also packed with flavor and healthy ingredients.

Ingredients

• Chicken thigh fillets - 300 grams
• Green onions - 4 stalks
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Mirin - 1 tablespoon
• Sake - 1 tablespoon
• Sesame oil - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Skewers - 4 (soaked in water for 30 minutes if wooden)

Steps

1. Cut the chicken thigh fillets into bite-sized pieces (about 2.5 cm).
2. Chop the green onions into 5 cm lengths.
3. In a bowl, mix soy sauce, mirin, sake, sesame oil, salt, and black pepper to create a marinade.
4. Add the chicken pieces to the marinade and let them soak for at least 15 minutes.
5. Thread the chicken and green onions alternately onto the skewers.
6. Preheat the grill or BBQ to medium-high heat.
7. Grill the skewers for about 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally until the chicken is cooked through and has nice grill marks.
8. Serve hot, optionally with extra soy sauce for dipping.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 5 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 90 mg
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 5 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

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

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