手羽先 (塩)
Tebasaki (Grilled Chicken Wings, Salt)
Yes, keto as served. About 2g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Japanese dishes.
What it is
Crispy grilled chicken wings, a classic and popular izakaya dish. These wings are simply seasoned with salt, allowing the rich flavor of the chicken and its crispy skin to be the highlight.
Key ingredients
Chicken wings (flats and drumettes), salt, black pepper, cooking oil (for grill/pan).
Optional tweaks
Request 'shio' (salt) seasoning only, ensuring no sugary glazes (like teriyaki or sweet soy) are applied. Confirm that no flour coating is used if the wings are pan-fried or baked before grilling.
Say this to the waiter (Japanese)
塩味でお願いします。甘いタレは不要です。衣に小麦粉などは使っていませんか？
Salt seasoning only, please. No sugary glazes like teriyaki. Is there any flour coating used?
Watch out for
Sweet glazes (e.g., tare, teriyaki-style sauces) and potential flour coating if fried before grilling.
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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