Whole30 Yakitori
Bring the vibrant flavors of Japan to your table with this Whole30 Yakitori recipe, a healthier twist on the traditional Japanese grilled skewers. Tender chicken thighs and crisp green onions are perfectly caramelized in a savory-sweet glaze made from coconut aminos, fresh orange juice, garlic, ginger, and date paste, ensuring every bite bursts with umami goodness. This dish is not only Whole30-compliant and gluten-free but also quick to prepare, with just 20 minutes of prep time and 15 minutes on the grill. Serve these smoky, juicy skewers as a protein-packed appetizer or pair them with grilled veggies for a complete meal. Perfect for weeknight dinners or backyard BBQs, these irresistible chicken yakitori skewers are sure to become a family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken thighs
- 6 stalks green onions (scallions)
- 0.25 cup coconut aminos
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar (Whole30-compliant)
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon date paste
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 8 pieces bamboo skewers
Instructions
Soak the bamboo skewers in water for at least 20 minutes to prevent burning while grilling.
Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces, approximately 1-inch cubes.
Trim the green onions and cut them into 1-inch segments.
In a small bowl, mix together the coconut aminos, orange juice, rice vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, date paste, sea salt, and black pepper to create the glaze.
Thread the chicken pieces and green onion segments alternately onto the soaked bamboo skewers. Aim for 4-5 pieces of chicken per skewer, separated by green onion segments.
Preheat the grill or grill pan to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grates if necessary.
Place the skewers on the grill. Brush the glaze over the skewers using a silicone brush and cook for 3-4 minutes on one side.
Flip the skewers, brush with more glaze, and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes. Repeat this process until the chicken is cooked through and has an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Remove the skewers from the grill and let them rest for a few minutes before serving.
Serve hot and enjoy your juicy Whole30 Yakitori skewers!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1082 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 50.2 g | 64% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.6 g | 73% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 426 mg | 142% | |
| Sodium | 2606 mg | 113% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 30.0 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.3 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.9 g | ||
| Protein | 119.6 g | 239% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 93 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 5.0 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 1354 mg | 29% | |
*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.
