柚子胡椒鶏焼き
Grilled Chicken with Yuzu Kosho
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no sugar is added to the yuzu kosho paste or any marinade. About 1g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Japanese dishes.
What it is
Tender chicken (typically thigh) grilled and seasoned generously with yuzu kosho, a fragrant and spicy Japanese citrus chili paste. This offers a bright, savory, and subtly spicy flavor profile.
Key ingredients
Chicken thigh, yuzu kosho, salt, cooking oil (e.g., canola, vegetable).
How to make it keto
Ensure no sugar is added to the yuzu kosho paste or any marinade. Request plain grilled chicken seasoned only with salt and yuzu kosho.
Say this to the waiter (Japanese)
鶏焼きは、柚子胡椒や漬け汁に砂糖を使わないでください。塩と柚子胡椒だけで焼いてください。
For the chicken, please ensure no sugar in the yuzu kosho or marinade. Just plain grilled chicken with salt and yuzu kosho.
Watch out for
Some commercial yuzu kosho brands may contain small amounts of sugar. Hidden sugars in marinades or glazes.
Macros are estimates for a typical serving and vary by restaurant. Confirm ingredients with staff, especially if you have allergies. Our ingredient lists are generated automatically and describe how a dish is typically made.
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