Indian · Dinner
Spiced Chicken Skewers (Low-Calorie)
Grilled chicken breast skewers marinated in yogurt, ginger-garlic, garam masala, and chili powder, then charred over high heat with peppers and onion. Served with lemon and cilantro, this low-calorie version uses minimal oil and low-fat yogurt to maintain tandoori-style char.
$4
15 minsPrep
12 minsCook
27 minsTotal
EasyLevel
Nutrition per serving
296Calories
45.8gProtein
8.1gFat
10.2gCarbs
5.4gSugar
1.9gFiber
1180mgSodium
146mgChol
2.1gSat Fat
820mgPotassium
110mgCalcium
2.1mgIron
0.4mcgVitamin B12
48mgVitamin C
gluten-free
low-calorie
protein-rich
low-carb
low-calorie
Instructions
1
Prep
Cut chicken breast into 1.5-inch cubes and pat dry with paper towels.
2
Marinate
Whisk yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, garam masala, chili powder, turmeric, lemon juice, and salt. Coat chicken fully and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
3
Wait
Let marinate sit 30 minutes to develop flavors.
4
Build
Thread marinated chicken onto skewer alternating with bell pepper and onion chunks.
5
Grill
Brush skewer with olive oil and grill over high heat for 10–12 minutes, turning every 2–3 minutes, until chicken is charred and juices run clear.
6
Plate
Slide chicken and vegetables onto plate, scatter cilantro on top, and serve with lemon wedge.
Serves
2 portions ·
2 adults, 0 over 10, 0 under 10
Ingredients
- 14 oz400g chicken breast
- 1/2 cup120g plain yogurt (low-fat)
- 2 tbsp2 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
- 2 tsp2 tsp garam masala
- 2 tsp2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp1 tsp turmeric-ground
- 2 tsp2 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp1 tsp salt
- 2 tsp2 tsp olive oil
- 11 bell pepper
- 11 onion
- cilantro, fresh
