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Low Carb Yakitori (Chicken Skewers) Recipe

Name: Low Carb Yakitori (Chicken Skewers) Recipe
Prep time: 15 minutes
Total time: 2½ hours
Yield: 8 servings

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

2½ hours

Yield

servings

Ingredients

¼ cup soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
¼ cup water
¼ cup monkfruit/erythritol sweetener
1 tablespoon allulose sweetener
½ tablespoon sesame oil
4 garlic cloves
1 teaspoon fresh ginger (minced or ½ tsp ground ginger)
⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes
¼ teaspoon xanthan gum
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs (chopped into bite-sized pieces)
2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds
1 stalk green onion (chopped; green parts only)

Nutrition Info Per Serving

Serving Size

1 skewer

Carbohydrates

Protein

Fat

Calories

156

Yakitori, or chicken skewers, brings a taste of Japan straight to your grill. With soy sauce, garlic, and sesame oil, this recipe offers a low-carb dinner option with just 9 grams of carbs per serving. Ideal for meal prep or a quick weeknight dinner, these chicken skewers are marinated for extra flavor and grilled to perfection. They pair wonderfully with a side salad or steamed vegetables, making them a versatile addition to your low-carb meals.

Instructions

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the soy sauce, water, monkfruit/erythritol sweetener, allulose, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil.
Sprinkle the surface with the xanthan gum and whisk vigorously to combine. Continue to boil 2 to 3 minutes until somewhat thickened. Remove from heat and allow to cool completely.
Place the bite-sized chicken thighs in a bowl and toss with ⅔ of the sauce. Refrigerate for 2 hours to marinate. Reserve the remaining sauce for serving with the chicken.
While the chicken is marinating in the fridge, prep your skewers. If you're using bamboo skewers, place in a pan with water to soak for at least 1 hour. You will need 8 large skewers or ~12 small appetizer-sized skewers.
Preheat the grill to medium-high heat and grease the grates to prevent sticking. Thread the chicken pieces onto the skewers. Place the skewers on the grill and brush the chicken with the marinating liquid.
Grill 5-6 minutes per side, brushing frequently with the marinating liquid. When cooked fully and nicely charred, place on a serving platter and sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped scallions. Serve with remaining sauce.

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