Low Carb Yakitori

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This low carb yakitori dish is made with marinated chicken and then grilled on skewers. A keto friendly version of the classic Japanese recipe.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Marinating Time 3

Total Time 3 25

Makes: 6 Skewers

Net Carbs: 1.1

Calories: 219

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

6 tbs soy sauce or tamari
2 tbs smooth unsweetened almond butter or peanut
1 tbs sugar free honey
1 teaspoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon sesame oil
½ teaspoon garlic paste or minced garlic
½ teaspoon ginger paste
6 boneless skinless chicken thighs
2 green onions thinly sliced
1 teaspoon sesame seeds

Equipment

Step-by-Step Instructions

Make the marinade by combining the soy sauce, almond butter, sugar free honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic paste and ginger paste in a small saucepan.
Cook over a low-medium heat until the nut butter has melted and a smooth, glossy sauce has formed. Let cool for 10 minutes.
Dice the chicken thighs and place them in a bowl. Try and make the pieces as evenly-sized as possible for the skewers.
Add the marinade to the chicken and turn to coat. Cover and marinate for at least three hours (overnight is fine too).
Soak some wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes, then thread the chicken onto them.
Discard any remaining marinade, then cook the skewers on a hot grill or grill pan until the chicken has reached an internal temperature of 165F.
Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1skewerCalories: 219kcalCarbohydrates: 1.6gProtein: 29gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 137mgSodium: 608mgFiber: 0.5gNet Carbs: 1.1g

Notes

1.1g net carbs per skewer

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Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is my best approximation. Net carbs are calculated as the total grams carbs minus the total grams of fiber.