Sugar-Free Chicken Yakitori
Elevate your grilling game with this irresistible Sugar-Free Chicken Yakitori recipe—a healthier spin on the traditional Japanese favorite. Juicy, marinated chicken thigh fillets are infused with umami-rich tamari, zesty rice vinegar, aromatic garlic, and ginger, along with a smoky yakitori spice blend. Skewered with vibrant green onions and grilled to perfection, these sugar-free chicken skewers boast caramelized edges and bold flavors without the added sugars. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing appetizer, this low-carb and gluten-free recipe is ready in just 35 minutes (plus marinating time). Serve these delectable yakitori skewers warm, garnished with sesame seeds or fresh green onions, for a dish that’s as wholesome as it is flavorful.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Chicken thigh fillets
- 60 ml Tamari sauce
- 30 ml Rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoons Yakitori spice blend
- 2 cloves Garlic, finely minced
- 1 teaspoon Ginger, finely grated
- 1 tablespoon Toasted sesame oil
- 4 Green onions, cut into 1-inch pieces
Instructions
Begin by soaking 8-10 bamboo skewers in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning during grilling.
Cut the chicken thigh fillets into bite-sized pieces, about 1-inch cubes.
In a medium bowl, combine the tamari sauce, rice vinegar, yakitori spice blend, minced garlic, grated ginger, and toasted sesame oil. Stir well to make the marinade.
Add the chicken pieces to the marinade, mixing to ensure all pieces are well-coated. Cover and let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or up to overnight for best results.
Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto the soaked skewers, alternating with green onion pieces.
Grill the skewers for about 5-7 minutes per side, or until the chicken is cooked through and has a nice char on the edges.
Serve the chicken yakitori warm, garnished with additional sliced green onions or sesame seeds if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1351 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 92.4 g | 118% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.6 g | 118% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 440 mg | 147% | |
| Sodium | 4558 mg | 198% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 37.4 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.9 g | 39% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.4 g | ||
| Protein | 110.5 g | 221% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 359 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 11.9 mg | 66% | |
| Potassium | 2422 mg | 52% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
