These keto Yakitori Chicken Skewers are sugar-free and have an irresistible spice! Enjoy a classic Japanese recipe on a low-carb diet.
Yakitori Skewers
Have you heard of yakitori skewers? This is a classic Japanese grilled recipe served on skewers. The chicken has a unique blend of spicy and sweet flavors, and it is usually cooked over a BBQ grill.
You can enjoy these skewers as an appetizer for a party, as a fun lunch for yourself, or serve them to your family for dinner (along with some healthy side dishes).
They are usually covered in some sort of sugar or syrup. My recipe doesn’t use any sugar, and it still has the same sticky-sweet flavor that they are known for!
Yakitori Chicken Skewers
As the weather warms up, it is time for outdoor grilling! To make these skewers taste authentic, use brown sugar and a honey substitute. This will still caramelize the same way, but it won’t affect your blood sugar.
Some people on the keto diet also try to avoid soy sauce since it has trace amounts of carbs. You can use liquid aminos instead of soy sauce.
Don’t forget to use xanthan gum. You’ll only use a pinch of it, but it is very important. Xanthan gum thickens the sauce without using any flour or cornstarch.
Keto Yakitori
To make these skewers, you should use boneless skinless chicken thighs. They won’t dry out as easily as chicken breast when you grill them. You can also make this recipe with pork loin. Or, use both!
It’s always best to use an instant-read food thermometer when cooking chicken. Chicken should be cooked until it reaches an internal temperature of at least 165F.
Keto Chicken Skewers
Whenever you grill with bamboo skewers, always soak them in water first. This will prevent them from catching fire or burning.
There is so much to love about this incredible recipe! There are only 2 grams net carbs in each skewer! That leaves you enough carbs to be able to enjoy your favorite side dishes or frozen keto desserts.
What To Serve With Chicken Skewers
There are so many incredible low-carb side dishes that you can serve with these chicken skewers. Add some keto dan dan noodles on the side. They can be as spicy as you want them. If you really like spice, then add some bang bang cauliflower to the side with them.
Keto naked wonton soup is a fantastic starter for your meal, and you can never go wrong with a bowl of delicious keto cauliflower fried rice. If you are eating this outside, then you might want to go simple and just set out a plate of raw veggies.
Keto Chicken Yakitori Skewers Recipe
Here’s the list of ingredients to make these keto chicken yakitori skewers. Exact measurements and instructions are located in the printable recipe card, just a little bit further below.
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Keto Yakitori Chicken Skewers
Equipment
- 4 Bamboo Skewers
- Saucepan
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
- 1/4 cup Chopped Green Onions
- 1/4 cup Swerve Brown Sugar Substitute
- 1 tbsp Sugar-Free Honey
- 1/3 cup Water
- 1/4 cup Soy Sauce
- 2 tsp Ginger Paste
- 2 tsp Minced Garlic
- 3 tsp Rice Vinegar
- 1/4 tsp Xanthan Gum
Instructions
- Place the brown sugar substitute, sugar free honey, water, soy sauce, ginger paste, garlic, rice vinegar and xanthan gum in a saucepan over medium heat, and bring to a low boil.
- Simmer the sauce until it has thickened. Remove, and let cool slightly to thicken more.
- Cut the chicken thighs into bite sized pieces, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Thread the chicken onto the skewers, and baste in the sauce.
- Place the skewers on the grill, and cook for 10-15 minutes, turning and basting often until the chicken is completely cooked through.
Notes
Net Carbs: 2 Net Carbs Per Serving The nutritional information for this recipe is calculated as a courtesy and is an approximate only. I cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipes on this site.
Keto Chicken Recipes
If you enjoyed this recipe for keto chicken yakitori skewers, here are some more chicken recipes you will enjoy next! They are some of my favorites.