Chicken Kebab
Our slimming friendly Chicken Kebab is a fantastic substitute to the calorific late night takeaway and is great if you're counting calories or following a plan like Weight Watchers.
NutritionPer Serving
- Calories347
- Carbs2g
- Protein39g
- Fat16g
- Saturates5g
- Sugars0.4g
For the full list of ingredients and comprehensive instructions, please see the recipe card at the end of this post. Before you scroll, there’s important stuff to know in the blurb!
Although it may seem like a bit of a faff for some chicken marinaded in fat free yoghurt and spices, we promise that this Chicken Kebab is totally worth it!
The kebabs from your local takeaway are not only full of calories, but can often be quite dry, which is so disappointing when you’re craving one! The chicken in our Chicken Kebabs will come out beautifully moist and full of flavour – and much lower on calories and Points too.
This Chicken Kebab recipe is super versatile and we love it served with rice or in a wholemeal pitta with lots of salad!
What diets is this Chicken Kebab suitable for?
This Chicken Kebab recipe is suitable if you’re following a gluten free diet.
Please make sure to double or triple check all of your ingredients if you’re cooking for people with allergies.
How Weight Watchers friendly is this Chicken Kebab recipe?
- You need to count 8 Points per portion of this Chicken Kebab recipe if you’re on WW Green.
- You need to count 8 Points per portion of this Chicken Kebab recipe if you’re on WW Blue.
- You need to count 8 Points per portion of this Chicken Kebab recipe if you’re on WW Purple.
Do you need any special ingredients or equipment to make this Chicken Kebab?
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You shouldn’t have to go out and buy any special ingredients for this recipe. All the spices used are pretty popular so you’ll probably have them in the cupboard already.
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A sturdy, good quality baking tray is useful for this recipe, and a good one will last for years!
How many calories are in this Chicken Kebab?
There are 347 calories in each portion of our slimming friendly Chicken Kebab which means it falls into our Everyday Light recipe category.
This Chicken Kebab is perfect if you’re counting calories, and fits well with any one of the major diet plans such as Weight Watchers.
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
Mix all the ingredients (except the chicken) in a large bowl.
Step 2
Add the chicken and mix well, ensuring it is all coated well.
Step 3
Cover with cling film and refrigerate for a couple of hours.
Step 4
Cut the end off the potato or peeled onion and insert 3 skewers
Step 5
Thread each marinated chicken thigh on to the skewers, pressing each one down firmly.
Step 6
Stand the assembled skewer upright on a baking tray and cook for 1.5 hours at 180°C.
Step 7
Remove from the oven and allow to rest for a few minutes, then slice and serve.
What should you should serve with this Chicken Kebab?
What should you should serve with this Chicken Kebab?Any of the following go really well with this Chicken Kebab recipe. It’s one of those dishes that goes with pretty much anything and it’s so hearty that it can, of course, be eaten on its own!
Whatever accompaniment you choose, don’t forget to account for the extra calories and/or other nutritional values.
How do you know when this Chicken Kebab is cooked?
You should cook this Chicken Kebab until the juices run clear when you prick the chicken.
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 this Chicken Kebab in the fridge?
Once you’ve cooked this recipe, ideally you should eat it within 4 hours.
If you allow any left overs to cool, make sure to refrigerate in a container with a lid and chill. You can keep this Chicken Kebab in the fridge for approximately 2 or 3 days.
Can I freeze this Chicken Kebab?
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! Unless you fancy mystery food for dinner haha.
How do I reheat this Chicken Kebab?
From chilled: Place in a microwave proof container with loosely fitting lid and heat for a few minutes until piping hot.
From frozen: Allow to defrost in the fridge, and heat covered in the microwave for a few minutes until piping hot.
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Chicken Kebab
Our slimming friendly Chicken Kebab is a fantastic substitute to the calorific late night takeaway and is great if you're counting calories or following a plan like Weight Watchers.
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Prep Time
25 MINS
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Cook Time
1 HR 30
- KCals 347
- Carbs 2G
WW Points
- 8 Green
- 8 Blue
- 8 Purple
Ingredients
- 9 chicken thighs skin and bone removed
- 200 ml fat free natural yogurt
- 1 tbsp garam masala or curry powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 pinch cinnamon
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 lemon juice only
- 1 onion or potato, whole
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Find out why hereInstructions
- Mix all the ingredients (except the chicken) in a large bowl
- Add the chicken and mix well, ensuring it is all coated well
- Cover with cling film and refrigerate for a couple of hours
- Cut the end off the potato or peeled onion insert 3 skewers
- Thread each marinated chicken thigh on to the skewers, pressing each one down firmly
- Stand the assembled skewer upright on a baking tray and cook for 1.5 hours at 180°C
- Remove from the oven and allow to rest for a few minutes, then slice and serve
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Carrie-AnnSaturday 13th June 2020
Absolutely loved this. Just had it for our tea with wedges yummy!!
SharonMonday 15th June 2020
Hi Carrie-Ann,
We’re so pleased to hear you loved the Chicken Kebab, thanks for letting us know!
kellyThursday 4th June 2020
I have only 5 chicken thighs is this ok?
SharonThursday 4th June 2020
Hi Kelly, yes, you could make this with 5 chicken thighs and make a smaller kebab. You could halve the marinade ingredients and cook the kebab for a shorter time. You could try cooking it for about 45 minutes – 1 hour, then test with a sharp knife to make sure the chicken is thoroughly cooked. The juices from the chicken will run clear when its properly cooked. If there is any sign of pinkness, keep cooking until the chicken is white throughout and the juices are clear. Hope you enjoy the recipe!
Jane BowerSaturday 30th May 2020
Can I substitute the yogurt with fat free Greek yogurt as this was sent as a substitute with my shopping? Thank you
LisaSunday 31st May 2020
Hi Jane. Yes, Greek yogurt works just as well in this recipe. Hope you enjoy the recipe!
Helen CWednesday 20th May 2020
Hi. I’m a bit unclear on why this is 8 points on blue when chicken is a zero point food on blue…? Am I missing something? Thanks
LisaThursday 21st May 2020
Hi Helen. This recipe is made with chicken thighs which are a pointed food. You could replace the thighs with chicken breast to cut the points. Hope this helps.
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