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    Published: Oct 17, 2018 · Modified: Apr 27, 2025 by Wajiha · This post may contain affiliate links ·

    Chicken Vegetable Kebabs

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    You will make these juicy chicken and vegetable kababs every week once you try it! They are low-carb, packed with flavor, and nutrient dense! On top of that, they come together fairly quickly and are freezer friendly. Bring on the grill!

    chicken and vegetable kebabs on a plate with sliced onions and chili.

    So me and my husband have phases where we go from total health nuts to absolute Junk food addicts. Lately, we’ve found a balance where we try to have at least one nutritional meal a day (minus holidays ofcourse). These kebabs or kabobs are my go to for most of those meals.

    I loveeeee recipes that freeze. These kebabs work beautifully when frozen, just like my chicken cheddar kababs, or the delicious Asian Meatballs. You save time and meal prep at the same time.

    Bonus: These kabobs or kababs are super versatile. Go in with whatever veggies you like and pair it with literally anything you want! (more ideas laters)

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    • Ingredients
    • Method
    • Expert Tips
    • Pairing Suggestions
    • Frequently Asked Question
    • More Low-Carb Nutritious recipes
    • Chicken Vegetable Kebabs

    Ingredients

    This recipe uses some basic Pakistani spices, vegetables, chicken and some pantry staples. Here are a couple of pointers about the ingredients.

    chicken and vegetable kebab ingredients laid on the counter.
    • Ground chicken – There is no restriction as to what part of the chicken you need for this recipe. You can buy boneless chicken and process it at home or buy pre-ground chicken. Everything works.
    • Spices and Seasoning – The spices are a little heavy in this recipe simply to season all the bland veggies and oats. There is black and white pepper, cumin, crush red chili, garlic, and ginger.
    • Vegetables – Here’s the fun part. This recipe has no prerequisite of which veggies you need. Use this as an opportunity to clean your fridge. I went with carrots, onion, bellpepper, and coriander (as the herb)
    • Binding – These kabobs have a higher moisture content which makes managing them a little tricky. Adding eggs and bread crumbs helps with that and gives a nice subtle flavor.
    • Oats – I love adding oats to this recipe for the added nutrition boost. They don’t alter the taste but you’ll require a little more salt. Its optional either ways.

    See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities

    Method

    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! Here’s a pictorial I made for you.

    vegetables in a food processor.

    Step 1: Put all the assorted vegetables and herbs in a food processor.

    processed vegetables in the food processor.

    Step 2: Process the vegetables until finely chopped.

    chicken mince, egg, spices, and vegetables in a bowl, unmixed.

    Step 3: In a bowl add the vegetables, chicken mince, egg, spices, oats and bread crumbs.

    chicken kebab mixture ready in the bowl.

    Step 4: Mix everything thoroughly to make a uniform kabab mixture. Allow it to rest for 5 to 10 minutes on the counter.

    a spoon dropping heaps of kebab portions on a plate.

    Step 5: Use a tablespoon to portion out kababs onto a plate.

    rough kebab portions ready on a plate.

    Step 6: Grease your hands with oil and flatten the kabobs in the palms of your hand and press into patties.

    flattened kabobs on a grill pan.

    Step 7: Directly put the patties onto a hot grill pan greased with oil.

    grilled and charred kebab ready.

    Step 8: Grill for 3 minutes on each side until you get golden brown edges.

    chicken and vegetable kebabs served on a platter with onions and chili.

    Expert Tips

    • Always do a taste test before grilling up all the kebabs. Make a small bite sized kebab and grill it. Adjust seasoning and spices accordingly.
    • Tomatoes tend to become mushy in a chopper, hence avoid putting them in. Instead, opt for chopping them by a knife. 
    • Resting the kababs for 5 to 10 minutes gives the bread crumbs enough time to absorb moisture. Do not skip this step! You can leave it for longer in the fridge if you aren’t planning to make the kababs right away.

    Pairing Suggestions

    • Make burgers out of them!
    • Pair it with good ‘ol Daal chawal (lentil and rice)
    • Make wraps or rolls out of it with sauce of your liking.
    • Serve with pulao rice and yogurt.
    • Have it with a side salad to keep it low-carb.

    Frequently Asked Question

    I shared this recipe back in ’23 for the first time on IG and tiktok. Here are a couple of questions some of you had.

    How do I freeze these kababs?

    Some of my friends freeze these kebabs raw and it works just fine. But I prefer half cooked kebabs for the freezer. Grill the kebabs like you normally would but only for a minute on each side before the kebab starts to get its characteristic golden brown edges. This half-cook method will seal the juices in the patties. This way, the kebabs end up retaining their shape, moisture and taste much better than their raw counterparts. Allow them to cool down, pop them in a ziplock bag and freeze. Whenever you want to eat them, thaw them in the microwave for 30 seconds and grill as usual.half cooked chicken kabobs stacked on a plate.

    Can I add any other vegetables to this

    Absolutely! Add any vegetable of your choice. If you’d like to add tomatoes, chop them by hand rather than the chopper to prevent them from getting mushy.

    Do they work as a burger patty?

    OMG soooo much! I make these kebabs slightly smaller and make mini sliders with them. Cheese, a good burger sauce and cheese, such a great burger!

    Can I make this recipe without the vegetables?

    Ok I was surprised to see this question but yes, in theory you can make it without the vegetables, however the spice ratio will be off. Reduce the spices by half if you wish to skip the vegetables.

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    • grilled bihari chicken tikka on a tray.
      Bihari Chicken Tikka
    • spinach and berry salad with feta cheese on a blue backdrop with a strawberry vinaigrette in a glass bowl on the upper left corner
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    • closeup view of grilled mutton chops.
      Mutton Chaap Fry – Spicy Goat Ribs
    • Lahori Chargha Recipe

    Do you have any questions? I’m happy to help! And of course, If you try this recipe, I’d loveeeee to see it or simply hear about it! Hit me up in the comment section below and I’ll get back to asap! Happy Cooking!

    chicken and vegetable kebabs on a plate with sliced onions and chili.

    Chicken Vegetable Kebabs

    These are low-carb kebabs, made with chicken, aromatic Pakistani spices, oats and vegetables. Nutrient dense and packed with flavor. Grill on a pan or freeze in a bag.
    4.91 from 11 votes
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Asian
    Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Additional Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 35 minutes minutes
    Servings: 24 kebabs
    Calories: 60kcal
    Author: Wajiha

    Equipment

    1 chopper

    Ingredients

    • 400 gm chicken mince
    • 2 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 handful coriander leaves
    • 1 or 2 stalks green onions
    • 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.
    • In a bowl, add minced chicken, oats, chopped vegetables, spices, seasonings, egg and bread crumbs.
    • Mix all the ingredients and cover it. Leave it for 5 to 10 minutes.
    • Drop heaped tablespoons of the mixture onto plate or a tray to make patty portions.
    • Heat up the grill pan at medium heat with oil in it.
    • Grease the palms of your hands with oil and use it to flatten the kabab portions into flat patties.
    • Drop the kebab patties in the grill pan. Grill for 3 minutes and flip. Grill until golden and remove.
    • Serve hot with chutney or sliders on the side.

    Notes

    • Always do a taste test before grilling up all the kebabs. Make a small bite sized kebab and grill it. Adjust seasoning and spices accordinly.
    • Tomatoes tend to become mushy in a chopper, hence avoid putting them in. Instead, opt for chopping them by a knife. 
    • Resting the kababs for 5 to 10 minutes gived the bread crumbs enough time to absorb moisture. Do not skip this step! You can leave it for longer in the fridge if you aren’t planning to make the kababs right away.
    • To freeze the kababs, grill the kebabs like you normally would, but only for a minute on each side before the kebab starts to get its characteristic golden brown edges. This half-cooked method will seal the juices in the patties. Allow them to cool down, pop them in a ziplock bag, and freeze. Whenever you want to eat them, simply thaw them in the microwave for 30 seconds and grill as usual.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1servingsCalories: 60kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 3gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 14mgSodium: 116mgPotassium: 99mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 65IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 0.3mg
    Can’t wait to see your remakes! Tag meon IG with your pictures @butteroverbae
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    Comments

    1. Ria says

      March 16, 2023 at 1:18 am

      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.

      Reply
      • Wajiha says

        March 21, 2023 at 9:53 pm

        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?

        Reply
    2. Maevee Dcosta says

      September 04, 2019 at 6:22 pm

      Thank you so much for introducing healthy recipes on your blog????

      Reply
      • Wajiha says

        September 05, 2019 at 4:21 pm

        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.

        Reply
    3. Coleccion De Fotografia says

      October 23, 2018 at 7:59 pm

      Literally, mouthwatering! Awesome photos and thanks for the recipe. Will surely try them one of these days.

      Reply
      • Wajiha says

        October 28, 2018 at 6:20 am

        yay! glad you liked them!

        Reply
    4. kamranAwan says

      October 23, 2018 at 6:50 pm

      Nice recipe .. i love to cook for my self .. i’ll try it..

      Reply
      • Wajiha says

        October 28, 2018 at 6:21 am

        thats gr8! cooking for urself is the best thing you can do honestly!

        Reply
    5. Donyell Johnson says

      October 23, 2018 at 5:15 pm

      This looks really good! Can’t wait to try the recipe!

      Reply
      • Wajiha says

        October 28, 2018 at 6:21 am

        awesome! let me know how it turned out!

        Reply
    6. aisasami says

      October 23, 2018 at 9:31 am

      These looks healthy and yummy! I have to try these.

      Reply
      • Wajiha says

        October 28, 2018 at 6:22 am

        they totally are! 😀 lemme know when you do

        Reply
    7. Gonçalo Cruz says

      October 23, 2018 at 8:43 am

      Awesome! On Saturday I will have a party at my home and I already know what to cook!

      Reply
      • Wajiha says

        October 28, 2018 at 6:22 am

        oh cool! i wonder how that went 🙂

        Reply
    8. Megwyn F says

      October 22, 2018 at 7:01 am

      Kebabs are my thing too! But on beef and pork. I havent tried chicken yet. Thanks!

      Reply
    9. blair villanueva says

      October 22, 2018 at 4:24 am

      Wow you latest recipe is making me crave for more food! Looks delicious 😀

      Reply
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