Yakitori (塩 Shio)
Salt-Grilled Chicken Skewers
Yes, with a tweak: aBSOLUTELY MUST order 'shio' (salt) seasoning only. About 5g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Skewers of various chicken parts (thigh, breast, skin, liver, meatballs) grilled over charcoal and seasoned simply with salt.
Key ingredients
Chicken (thigh, breast, skin, liver, ground chicken for tsukune), salt.
How to make it keto
ABSOLUTELY MUST order 'shio' (salt) seasoning only. Explicitly state 'no tare sauce' (sweet soy glaze). Avoid skewers with high-carb vegetables like leeks, bell peppers, or onions. Stick to meat-only skewers.
Say this to the waiter (Japanese)
焼き鳥は『塩』だけでお願いします。タレは絶対に不要です。ネギ、ピーマン、玉ねぎなどが入った串は避け、肉だけの串でお願いします。
For Yakitori, please only 'shio' (salt) seasoning. Absolutely no tare sauce. Only meat skewers, no leeks, bell peppers, or onions, please.
Watch out for
Tare' sauce (high sugar, mirin, soy sauce), any sweet marinades, vegetables (leeks, bell peppers, onions) on skewers.
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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