Is teriyaki chicken keto?

Teriyaki chicken

Not keto No — teriyaki chicken is not keto-friendly.

The sweet glaze gives a no-rice serving of teriyaki chicken about 14 g net carbs, and the usual scoop of white rice adds about 44 g more. Grill the chicken with tamari, ginger and garlic and brush on a sugar-free glaze instead.

Nutrition per serving

1 entrée, no rice (about 1 cup) · 180 g
Net carbs
14g
Calories
308kcal
Protein
36g
Fat
11g
Total carbs
14 g
Fiber
0.2 g
One serving vs. a 20 g daily net-carb limit 71%

About 63.3 g of teriyaki chicken adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 35% of a typical serving.

Nutrition facts for teriyaki chicken
NutrientPer servingPer 100 g
Calories308 kcal171 kcal
Total carbohydrate14 g8 g
Dietary fiber0.2 g0.1 g
Net carbs14 g7.9 g
Protein36 g20 g
Fat11 g6 g

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Frequently asked questions

Is teriyaki chicken keto?

No — teriyaki chicken is not keto-friendly. The sweet glaze gives a no-rice serving of teriyaki chicken about 14 g net carbs, and the usual scoop of white rice adds about 44 g more. Grill the chicken with tamari, ginger and garlic and brush on a sugar-free glaze instead.

How many net carbs are in teriyaki chicken?

1 entrée, no rice (about 1 cup) (180 g) of teriyaki chicken has about 14 g net carbs (14 g total carbs minus 0.2 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 7.9 g net carbs.

How much teriyaki chicken can I eat on keto?

About 63.3 g of teriyaki chicken adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 35% of a typical serving. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 71% of your carbs.

What is a good keto substitute for teriyaki chicken?

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Source: Calculated from USDA SR Legacy ingredients for a typical recipe: roasted chicken thigh glazed with bottled teriyaki sauce, sugar and cornstarch, with scallions. Net carbs = total carbohydrate − fiber. Rating: Not keto — More than about 10 g net carbs per typical serving. Swap it for a low-carb alternative. How we rate foods. Last reviewed October 18, 2026.

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