Tori no Teriyaki

Tori no Teriyaki is a delightful low-carb Japanese dish featuring juicy chicken thighs glazed in a savory-sweet teriyaki sauce, served over a bed of sautéed vegetables. It offers a perfect balance of flavors while keeping the carb count low, making it an ideal supper option.

Ingredients

• Chicken thighs - 300 grams, boneless and skinless
• Soy sauce - 60 ml (low-sodium if preferred)
• Mirin - 30 ml
• Swerve sweetener - 1 tablespoon (or any low-carb sweetener equivalent)
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Ginger - 1 teaspoon, grated
• Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
• Broccoli - 200 grams, cut into florets
• Bell pepper - 1 medium, sliced
• Zucchini - 1 medium, sliced
• Green onions - 2, chopped for garnish
• Sesame seeds - 1 tablespoon, for garnish

Steps

1. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, mirin, Swerve sweetener, minced garlic, and grated ginger to create the teriyaki sauce.
2. Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken thighs and cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
3. Pour the teriyaki sauce over the chicken in the skillet and let it simmer for about 5 minutes, turning the chicken to coat evenly.
4. While the chicken is simmering, in another pan, add a little sesame oil and sauté the broccoli, bell pepper, and zucchini for about 5-7 minutes until just tender.
5. Slice the teriyaki chicken and serve it over the sautéed vegetables. Drizzle any remaining sauce from the skillet over the top.
6. Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 35 g
• Carbs: 10 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 120 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

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

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