Easy Chicken Yakitori
This Chicken Yakitori delivers 13g protein and 157 calories per serving — a lean option for keeping calories controlled while training. Batch-preps 8 servings in quick prep time on the stovetop, making it an efficient Japanese-style addition to your rotation. Pairs well as a side or appetizer when you need to fill out a meal without excess calories.
Ingredients
- •Soy Sauce, Low Sodium(120g)
- •Rice Wine, Dry (Sake)(60g)
- •Mirin, Sweet Rice Wine(60g)
- •Brown sugar(60g)
- •2 tablespoons water
- •Garlic(60g)
- •Shallot
- •Chicken Thigh, Boneless Skinless(482g)
Boneless skinless thighs. Fattier than breast but more forgiving to cook.
Instructions
- 1Soak skewers in cold water for 30 minutes.
- 2While skewers are soaking, combine soy sauce, sake, mirin, sugar, water and garlic in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to the boil; reduce heat down to low, and simmer uncovered for 10-15 minutes or until sauce has reduced and thickened (keep your eye on the sauce as it can over flow once thickened). Once thickened, remove from the heat and allow to cool to room temperature. Remove the garlic clove with a small spoon. Reserve 1/4 of the sauce for final dipping. *See Notes
- 3Thread chicken cubes and onion pieces alternately onto skewers; brush over with sauce. Preheat grill on high heat until hot. Place skewers on your grill, glazing with sauce again just before turning (after about 3-4 minutes). Glaze the other side with sauce once turned, and again before removing off the heat.
- 4Serve with rice and reserved dipping sauce. Garnish with the extra shallots/scallions, thinly sliced.
Nutrition — Per Serving
157
calories
13g
protein
5g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 12g
- Saturated fat
- 1.0g
- Sodium
- 581 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 0.3g
8 servings per batch · ~105g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Easy Chicken Yakitori have per serving?
Each serving contains 13g of protein and 157 calories, with 5g fat and 12g carbs. These skewers are a light, lower-calorie option compared to other chicken recipes in the app.
How long does Easy Chicken Yakitori take to prep?
This recipe has quick prep time and yields 8 servings per batch, making it an efficient way to prep multiple days of sides or light dinners. Stovetop cooking keeps total time minimal.
Are Easy Chicken Yakitori good for fat loss?
At only 157 calories and 13g protein per serving, these yakitori skewers work best as a side dish or appetizer during fat loss phases where you need low-calorie, high-volume options. They pair well with higher-protein mains to hit daily targets.
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