Air Fryer Ginger and Orange Chicken Kebabs
Get ready to crack out your air fryer! These Air Fryer Ginger and Orange Chicken Kebabs are perfect for a zesty, slimming-friendly midweek meal.
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NutritionPer Serving
- Calories150
- Carbs18g
- Protein13g
- Fat1.6g
- Saturates0.4g
- Sugars16g
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Looking for an air fryer-friendly meal that always delivers on flavour? Our Air Fryer Ginger and Orange Chicken Kebabs are a dreamy dinner that takes all the hassle out of mealtimes.
Brilliant for anyone who likes to plan ahead, this recipe involves marinating your meat in the fridge overnight. Pop the chicken in the marinade the night before you want to serve it, and leave it to soak up all those flavours – we’re talking aromatic, warming ginger, a hint of chill, zesty orange and zingy lime.
Once they’re marinated, these take next to no time to cook in the air fryer. They’re ready in a flash, and with just 150 calories in each portion, you can serve them with just about anything you like! Our favourite way to dish them up is with a spoonful of rice and a bit of fresh salad – summery, light and so delicious!
If you don’t have an air fryer, don’t worry! This recipe can also be made in the oven – find the full oven method here.
What diets are these Air Fryer Ginger and Orange Chicken Kebabs suitable for?
Air Fryer Ginger and Orange Chicken Kebabs can be enjoyed on a dairy free diet. They can also be made suitable for anyone on a gluten free diet, as long as you use a gluten free soy sauce.
As always, take extra care when cooking for people with allergies and be sure to use different utensils, cookware and preparation areas.
Do you need any special ingredients to make Air Fryer Ginger and Orange Chicken Kebabs?
Nope! This recipe is easy peasy and doesn’t need any special ingredients. There are a couple of bits of equipment that you’ll need to make this dish:
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You’ll need an air fryer to make this recipe. We’d recommend one like this, with a large basket so that you don’t need to cook food in multiple batches.
A pack of wooden kebab skewers is a kitchen essential. Make sure to soak them in water before cooking in an oven or air fryer.
How many calories are in these Air Fryer Ginger and Orange Chicken Kebabs?
There are 150 calories in each portion of these Air Fryer Ginger and Orange Chicken Kebabs, which means they fall into our Everyday Light recipe category.
If you’re counting calories or following one of the popular diet plans like Weight Watchers, this recipe fits in perfectly!
As a guide, an average man needs around 2,500kcal (10,500kJ) a day to maintain a healthy body weight. For an average woman, that figure is around 2,000kcal (8,400kJ) a day. Obviously, if your goal is to lose weight then you might want to adjust these slightly! You can read more about these recommendations on the NHS website.
Step 1
In a bowl, add the marinade ingredients and stir to combine. Add the diced chicken and stir to coat. Cover and pop into the fridge overnight.
Step 2
Preheat the air fryer to 180ºC. Spray the air fryer basket with low-calorie cooking spray and soak the bamboo skewers in water.
Step 3
Once the chicken has marinated, thread the chicken, peppers and tomatoes onto 8 skewers in any order you like.
Step 4
Place the 8 skewers into the air fryer basket and cook for 10-15 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through. You may need to do this in batches depending on the size of your air fryer. Serve 2 chicken kebabs per portion with your choice of accompaniment.
What could I serve with these Air Fryer Ginger and Orange Chicken Kebabs?
These zesty Air Fryer Ginger and Orange Chicken Kebabs are delicious served with salad or rice. Why not try serving with one of the following side dishes?
How do you know when Air Fryer Ginger and Orange Chicken Kebabs are cooked?
The chicken should be cooked until the juices run clear and there is no pinkness left inside. This should take between 10 and 15 minutes in an air fryer.
Standard advice here in the UK is to cook food until it has reached 70°C and stayed at that temperature for 2 minutes. This is to keep your family safe.
How long can you keep Air Fryer Ginger and Orange Chicken Kebabs in the fridge?
Please make sure that you eat this recipe within 4 hours of serving it.
If you have any leftovers, you can allow them to cool before popping them in a container with a lid and refrigerating. Leftovers of this Air Fryer Ginger and Orange Chicken Kebabs can be kept in the fridge for around 3 days.
Can I freeze Air Fryer Ginger and Orange Chicken Kebabs?”
Yes you can! This recipe can be frozen, but please remember to do the following;
- Freeze it as soon as it is cold enough.
- Use a container or bag that is suitable for freezing.
Don’t forget to add a label with what it is, and on what date you put it in the freezer!
How do I reheat Air Fryer Ginger and Orange Chicken Kebabs?
From chilled: Place in a microwavable container with a loosely fitting lid and heat until piping hot throughout. Alternatively place on a baking tray and pop into a moderate oven until piping hot all the way through. You could also reheat these in your air fryer.
From frozen: Allow to defrost overnight in the fridge and then reheat from chilled.
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Air Fryer Ginger and Orange Chicken Kebabs
Get ready to crack out your air fryer! These Air Fryer Ginger and Orange Chicken Kebabs are perfect for a zesty, slimming-friendly midweek meal.
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Prep Time
10 MINS
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Cook Time
15 MINS
- KCals 150
- Carbs 18G
Instructions
- In a bowl, add the marinade ingredients and stir to combine. Add the diced chicken and stir to coat. Cover and pop into the fridge overnight.
- Preheat the air fryer to 180ºC. Spray the air fryer basket with low-calorie cooking spray and soak the bamboo skewers in water.
- Once the chicken has marinated, thread the chicken, peppers and tomatoes onto 8 skewers in any order you like.
- Place the 8 skewers into the air fryer basket and cook for 10-15 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through. You may need to do this in batches depending on the size of your air fryer. Serve 2 chicken kebabs per portion with your choice of accompaniment.
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