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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NutritionPer Serving
- Calories279
- Carbs4.7g
- Protein49g
- Fat6.7g
- Saturates1.9g
- Sugars4.1g
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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.
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 279 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 and onion/potato 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 2 hours.
Step 4
Cut the end off the potato or peeled onion and insert 3 skewers
Step 5
Remove the top shelf from the oven. Preheat the oven to 180°C (160°C fan, gas mark 4)
Step 6
Thread each marinated chicken thigh on to the skewers, pressing each one down firmly.
Step 7
Stand the assembled skewer upright on a baking tray and cook for 1.5 hours, check regularly after 1 hour. The chicken should be cooked through, with charred edges, and no pink remaining in the centre.
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 279
- Carbs 4.7G
Instructions
- Mix all the ingredients, except the chicken and onion/potato in a large bowl.
- Add the chicken and mix well, ensuring it is all coated well
- Cover with cling film and refrigerate for 2 hours
- Cut the end off the potato or peeled onion insert 3 skewers
- Remove the top shelf from the oven. Preheat the oven to 160ºC
- 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, check regularly after 1 hour. The chicken should be cooked through, with charred edges, and no pink remaining in the centre.
- Remove from the oven and allow to rest for a few minutes, then slice and serve
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Tricia DivksonThursday 26th September 2019
What do you use to keep it up keeps falling
Holly LevellThursday 21st May 2020
Hi Tricia, a lot of members of our facebook group have suggested using a metal potato baker rack to keep the kebab and potato stable in the oven. Hope that helps!
KEZTuesday 3rd September 2019
Can you make this with chicken breast instead?
What would the cooking times be?
Thanks,
K
Emma TThursday 19th September 2019
Hi Kex,
You can make it with chicken breasts though it may become dry. It will need a similar length of time due to the quantity of meat.
Hope that helps!
SallySunday 25th August 2019
I can’t wait to try this!
MariaTuesday 30th July 2019
Mine doesn’t come out as brown be because I have to place it onto the bottom shelf. Should I turn it up higher?
Emma TWednesday 25th September 2019
Hi Maria,
Yes, you could use a slightly higher heat towards the end of cooking to get the charred edges ????
Keith WatsonFriday 19th July 2019
Now a favourite. But cooking for 1 or 2 I reduce cooking time to 1 hour. Delicious and goes so well with spicy rice recipe.
Holly LevellThursday 14th May 2020
Hi Keith, glad you enjoyed this recipe and we agree it goes great with the spicy rice!
LauraSunday 14th July 2019
Just made this an it was awesome, Thank you . It will become our fav Friday night substitute take away dinner.
Sharon FitzpatrickFriday 8th May 2020
Hi Laura, thanks for letting us know how much you enjoyed this dish, it’s great to hear!
TracyThursday 20th June 2019
Looks lush must try it
LynnTuesday 7th May 2019
What sauce would you use with the chicken? with salad and pitta bread
Emma TMonday 3rd June 2019
Hi Lynn,
A quick raita would be delish – fat free yoghurt, cucumber and mint ????
Nicola StrachanWednesday 24th April 2019
Can you use fat free fromage frais instead of yogurt. Thank you
CateFriday 26th April 2019
Yes you could! 🙂
SarahSaturday 30th March 2019
Can I use dairy free yogurt for this? Am not able to tolerate dairy in any form
Emma TSunday 7th April 2019
Hi Sarah,
Yes, any yoghurt should work! ????
KarenFriday 8th March 2019
Hi won’t the wooden skewers catch fire, would it be best to use the metal ones instead.
NatalieMonday 4th March 2019
Also will I have to amend any cooking times
NatalieMonday 4th March 2019
Mine only fits in the oven on the bottom shelf is this correct?
Tanya LambordFriday 4th January 2019
Hi I cooked this once and really enjoyed it, I just wondered if it can b cooked in a instant pot (Pressure cooker) if so could u advice timings and setting please
Carol hudsonSaturday 29th September 2018
Hi I made this it was amazing just one question is the sauce still ment to be a bit runny inside the layers of the chicken , the chicken was cooked through .?
KimFriday 21st September 2018
I tried this yesterday it was badly burnt and dry. I put it in for hour and half (I presumed 1.5 hours was this). Where did I go wrong?
LISA wimborneMonday 20th August 2018
Just attempted to make this so far so good !!! It fell to be side ????. Tasting good! ????
DonnaTuesday 14th August 2018
I forgot the lemon will it make a huge difference if I leave it out? I really can’t be bothered to walk back to the shop and I really want to make this today.
ShirleySunday 29th July 2018
OMG, this is amazing! I used a mix of breast and thigh to keep my WW points down and alternated them on skewers. I also did the Nandos rice which is equally amazing.
PON, your recipes are one of the reasons I’ve lost nearly 3 stone. I’m with Weight Watchers but recipes work well on the plan.
I’m a foody and to be able to eat such lovely food makes losing weight easier.
MickelaSaturday 16th June 2018
Can this be barbecued?
LeanneTuesday 12th June 2018
Hi, is there a specific amount of lemon juice to use? Would hate for it to be to acidic.
Thanks.
AnnaSunday 3rd June 2018
Would it be ok if I was to leave marinated overnight in fridge? Thank you
JadeWednesday 30th May 2018
This isn’t my 2nd cooking it. Wel my boyfriend cooked it first, and has been craving it ever since. So I’m making it tonight, I can’t beleive how easy it is and tastes amazing!!!!!
Bernice GottTuesday 8th May 2018
Made this for dinner tonight. Wow my kids loved it as did I. I’ll definitely make this again
GinnetteFriday 4th May 2018
If I make this as individual skewers how long should I cook it for?
Linda AscottThursday 3rd May 2018
Hi I don’t have any natural yoghurt, only have reduced fat sour cream or light double cream (Elmlea) or reduced fat coconut cream/milk, can I use any of these instead? Thanks
EmmaThursday 26th April 2018
Could this be done in the slow cooker? Thanks
JadeTuesday 24th April 2018
Hi, I’m going to use mini breast fillets, would I need to reduce cooking time or temperature? Also I only have cocktail sticks, any stacking tips please?
Thank you 🙂
Clair ShieldsSunday 22nd April 2018
Can you use garlic granules instead of the powder?
Nicky ClagueSunday 22nd April 2018
Hi.
I have turkey breasts, relatively thinly sliced from Tesco. Would I be better to cook the same time at lower temperature or shorter time at same temperature. Also, I wondered if this would work in my pressure king pro…might be nice and moist and infuse into the kebabs…what do you think?
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