ケト焼き鳥 (砂糖不使用タレ)
Keto Yakitori (Tare-Style, Sugar-Free Glaze)
Yes, with a tweak: request a sugar-free tare (glaze) made with appropriate sweeteners. About 9g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Japanese food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Skewers of various cuts of chicken (e.g., thigh, breast, liver) grilled over charcoal and brushed with a savory, umami-rich, sugar-free tare (glaze). The glaze is typically made from keto-friendly soy sauce, dashi, and a suitable sweetener, offering a distinct flavor from salt-grilled yakitori.
Key ingredients
Chicken pieces (thigh, breast, liver, skin), keto tare (sugar-free soy sauce, erythritol/monk fruit, dashi, ginger, garlic), optional negi (green onion) for some skewers.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request a sugar-free tare (glaze) made with appropriate sweeteners. If a sugar-free tare is not available, opt for shio (salt) yakitori instead. Confirm no high-carb additions like potato starch for thickening.
Say this to the waiter (Japanese)
タレは砂糖不使用でお願いします。もし難しければ塩味で。片栗粉などのとろみはなしでお願いします。
Please use a sugar-free tare. If not possible, salt only (shio) is fine. No starch for thickening.
Watch out for
Traditional tare is very high in sugar (mirin, sugar, honey). Some restaurants may use pre-made tare that cannot be modified. Negi contains some carbs.
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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