Craving a delicious and healthy snack? Try our Chicken Yakitori Kebabs! Packed with lean protein, grilled to perfection, and glazed with a savory-sweet sauce, these skewers are a guilt-free way to satisfy your taste buds while staying on track with your wellness goals. Perfect for a quick meal or a flavorful appetizer!
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Serves: 4
Points per serving (WW): 7 (2 skewers + ½ cup rice)
Ingredients
- ¼ cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp mirin (Japanese sweet rice wine)
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, minced and peeled
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed of fat, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 2 red bell peppers, seeded and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 8 scallions (green onions), cut into 2-inch pieces
- 2 cups cooked brown rice
- Skewers (wooden or metal), soaked if wooden
Directions
- Make the sauce: In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, mirin, sugar, ginger, and garlic. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Simmer for 5 minutes until slightly thickened. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Prep the grill/broiler: Lightly coat a grill or broiler pan with nonstick spray. Preheat to medium-high heat.
- Assemble kebabs: Thread chicken, bell peppers, and scallions onto skewers, alternating ingredients.
- Cook: Place kebabs 5 inches from heat source. Grill or broil for 10–12 minutes, turning occasionally and brushing frequently with sauce, until chicken is cooked through (internal temp 165°F) and veggies are tender.
- Serve: Divide rice among plates, top with kebabs, and drizzle with remaining sauce.
Tips:
- For extra flavor, marinate chicken in half the sauce for 30 minutes before skewering.
- Swap brown rice for cauliflower rice to reduce points.
Enjoy your balanced, flavorful meal!
