So me and my husband have phases where we go from total health nuts to absolute Junk food addicts. But lately, we’ve found a balance where we try to have at least one healthy meal in a day! These low-carb chicken and vegetable kebabs are like my no. 1 go to recipe for a couple of reasons.
First and foremost of course because they are healthy! I am not going to downplay this attribute because trust me! I have a VERY limited number of things that are healthy and agreeable to the taste buds in my house! So this for me, is a very big win!
Secondly, I can prepare these kebabs ahead of time and freeze them. So on days when I don’t feel like cooking, these beauties are absolute saviors! Time saving recipes always sit well with me!
Another reason why I want you guys to try this one out is…..look how EASY! This is literally one of those beginner level recipes that even someone who hasn’t had much kitchen experience can complete without any supervision!
And the final reason why I love making this low-carb recipe so much is the versatility baby! Like they go so well with everything! I mean I’ve made burgers and wraps with them, I’ve had them with daal and roti. I have even used these as a side for main rice dishes. Heck, I’ve even whipped them up for a high-tea. Bottom line, when you have a recipe that works in every occasion! You HAVE to share it! So here goes!
BASIC INGREDIENTS
So the vegetables I used are very basic like bell peppers, onions and carrots. But by all means feel free to experiment and add any other vegetable that you like. I just chop everything in a chopper except for tomatoes.
TIP: Tomatoes tend to become mushy in a chopper, hence avoid putting them in. Instead, opt for chopping them by a knife.
MIXING THINGS UP!
You literally have to just mix all the ingredients and let it rest for 5 to 10 mins! That’s all there is to preparing these kebabs!
WHY REST?
Resting these kebabs for 5 to mins gives the bread crumbs enough time to absorb all the moisture from the chicken and vegetables and makes your mixture a little sturdy. So I usually cover up the kebabs and give the bread crumbs around 10 minutes to work their magic.
YOU FLATTER ME!
So once you are done with the mixing and the resting, you’ve reached your final prep stage! You are going to drop heaped tablespoons of the kebab mixture onto an oiled wax sheet. Then just take some oil on your fingers or oil a back of the spoon and flatten out the kebabs. Pop them in the freezer for a bit, around 30 minutes to make them firm and voila!
Now you can either grill them up straight away or pack them in a ziplock bag for future use! Some of my friends bake these good boys too (they are healthy! Iam not calling them bad boys ok!) but I personally prefer the grilled version more.
RECIPE CARD FOR LOW-CARB CHICKEN AND VEGETABLE KEBABS
Low Carb Chicken & Veggie Kebabs
Equipment
Ingredients
- 400 gm chicken mince
- 3 tbsp rolled oats
- 2 tbsp bread crumbs
- 1/2 tsp black pepper powder
- 1 tsp cumin seeds or zeera
- 2 tsp crushed red chilli
- 1 tsp salt or to taste
- 1 tsp white pepper
- 1 whole bell pepper chopped
- 1 big onion chopped
- 1 medium carrot chopped
- 1 or 2 stalks green onions
- 1 whole tomato chopped
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 inch piece of ginger
- 1 large egg
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Start by adding carrot, bell pepper, onion, garlic, ginger in a chopper and chop coarsely.
- Chop tomato and green onions coarsely and seperately (not in chopper)
- In a bowl, add minced chicken, oats, chopped vegetables and tomatoes and green onions.
- Add all the seasoning, beaten egg and bread crumbs.
- Mix all the ingredients and cover it. Leave it for 5 to 10 minutes.
- Now line a tray with butter paper or wax sheet and coat it with oil.
- Drop heaped tablespoons of the mixture on the wax sheet 2 inches apart (similar to cookies)
- Put oil on the back of a spoon or your finger and flatten the mixture to form kebabs.
- Freeze them for half an hour or until firm.
- Fry the kebabs in a nonstick fry pan at medium flame until the edges turn brown or bake it in an over at 180°C for 15 mins or until brown.
- Serve hot with any dip of your choice
Notes
Nutrition
Hey! I found other similar recipes that you might like
Betty Crocker’s Mediterranean Chicken Vegetable Kabobs
Fresh Off the Grid’s Chicken and Veggie Skewers
Ria says
I tried this recipe for dinner tonight and it was a hit! I did a few tweaks based on my picky eaters and ingredients on hand but it was so good that I could not believe it to be a low carb meal. Definitely will be adding this to my recipe book as a quick meal.
Wajiha says
Hi Ria! I love love That you adapted the recipe for your own family! that is the beauty of simply recipes that they can be adapted, right?
Maevee Dcosta says
Thank you so much for introducing healthy recipes on your blog????
Wajiha says
Hey Maevee. yes I was going to add that section eventually, but you guys wanted some straight away on the insta pol so i thought why not sooner than later 🙂 glad you are having fun.
Coleccion De Fotografia says
Literally, mouthwatering! Awesome photos and thanks for the recipe. Will surely try them one of these days.
Wajiha says
yay! glad you liked them!
kamranAwan says
Nice recipe .. i love to cook for my self .. i’ll try it..
Wajiha says
thats gr8! cooking for urself is the best thing you can do honestly!
Donyell Johnson says
This looks really good! Can’t wait to try the recipe!
Wajiha says
awesome! let me know how it turned out!
aisasami says
These looks healthy and yummy! I have to try these.
Wajiha says
they totally are! 😀 lemme know when you do
Gonçalo Cruz says
Awesome! On Saturday I will have a party at my home and I already know what to cook!
Wajiha says
oh cool! i wonder how that went 🙂
Anonymous says
Megwyn F says
Kebabs are my thing too! But on beef and pork. I havent tried chicken yet. Thanks!
blair villanueva says
Wow you latest recipe is making me crave for more food! Looks delicious 😀
everythingbeautiful says
Looks yummy. Thanks for posting this. Will give it a try
Sasha Powell says
These look really good! I am a health nut but my family is not. I hope they like will like these, if not more for me lol 🙂
healthyfitcouple.com says
Looks delicious, would love to make it for my soon. We eat a lot of chicken and it is great to change it up a bit.
Neil Alvin Nicerio says
Delish!!! This dish would surely fit in my low carb diet. 🙂 Thanksfor sharing.
ZyraKuma says
Absolutely delicious! Those paddies will definitely taste great as a burger.
jeferson says
kebab is an all time fave here in KSA…..but your low carb kebab is even better……