Keto Chicken Yakitori 🍢
Delicious and easy Keto Chicken Yakitori skewers, perfect for a healthy weeknight meal or appetizer. Marinated in a flavorful, sugar-free sauce and grilled to perfection.
Equipment
- Medium Saucepan
- Whisk
- Grill
- Skewers
Ingredients
For the Sauce
- 1/4 cup tamari or soy sauce
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup brown sugar replacement
- 2 tbsp allulose, or xylitol
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp minced fresh ginger or ½ tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp hot pepper flakes
- 1/4 tsp xanthan gum, or glucomannan
For the Yakitori
- 2 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tsp toasted sesame seeds
- 1 medium scallion chopped
Instructions
- Make the Sauce: In a medium saucepan, whisk together the tamari (or soy sauce), water, brown sugar replacement, allulose (or xylitol), sesame oil, minced garlic, fresh ginger, and hot pepper flakes.
- Bring this mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat. Once boiling, sprinkle in the xanthan gum and whisk vigorously for a minute or two until the sauce slightly thickens. Remove it from the heat and let it cool down completely.
- Prepare the Chicken: Cut the boneless, skinless chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces. In a bowl, toss the chicken with about two-thirds of the cooled sauce.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to let the chicken marinate and soak up all those delicious flavors. Remember to set aside the remaining sauce for serving later!
- Prepare Skewers: If you're using bamboo skewers, make sure to soak them in water for at least an hour before you start grilling. This prevents them from burning. You'll need around 6-8 large skewers, or 12 smaller ones if you're making appetizers.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat and lightly grease the grates to stop the chicken from sticking. Carefully thread the marinated chicken pieces onto your soaked skewers.
- Grill the Yakitori: Place the chicken skewers on the hot grill. Cook them for about 5-6 minutes on each side, brushing frequently with any leftover marinating liquid to keep them extra juicy. Grill until the chicken is beautifully browned and cooked through.
- Once done, transfer the skewers to a serving platter. Sprinkle them generously with toasted sesame seeds and freshly chopped scallions. Serve immediately with the reserved sauce on the side for dipping!
Notes
Nutrition Information per serving (approximate):
Calories: 278kcal
Total Carbohydrates: 1.1g
Net Carbohydrates: 1.1g
Fats: 11.9g
Protein: 35.8g Feel free to adjust the amount of hot pepper flakes to your preferred spice level.
Calories: 278kcal
Total Carbohydrates: 1.1g
Net Carbohydrates: 1.1g
Fats: 11.9g
Protein: 35.8g Feel free to adjust the amount of hot pepper flakes to your preferred spice level.
