Heart-Healthy Chicken Kabab
Elevate your grilling game with this delectable Heart-Healthy Chicken Kabab recipe, a perfect balance of bold flavors and nutritious ingredients. Tender chunks of boneless, skinless chicken breast are marinated in a zesty blend of fat-free Greek yogurt, lemon juice, and aromatic spices like cumin, coriander, and paprika. Enhanced with fresh cilantro, garlic, and a hint of olive oil, these kababs are threaded alongside vibrant vegetables—red onion, bell peppers, and juicy cherry tomatoes—for a colorful and balanced dish. Grilled to perfection, these kababs are not only packed with protein but also low in saturated fat, making them a guilt-free delight. Ready in just 35 minutes, they’re ideal for a quick weeknight dinner or a healthy barbecue option. Serve with whole grain pita or a crisp green salad for a complete, heart-healthy meal that’s as delicious as it is nourishing. Keywords: heart-healthy chicken kabab, grilled chicken skewers, low-fat kababs, healthy barbecue recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 g Boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 120 ml Fat-free Greek yogurt
- 30 ml Lemon juice
- 3 Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp Ground cumin
- 1 tsp Ground coriander
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 0.5 tsp Chili powder
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 2 tbsp Fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 Red onion, cut into chunks
- 1 Bell pepper (any color), cut into chunks
- 120 g Cherry tomatoes
- 8 Wooden skewers, soaked in water
Instructions
Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces, about 1-inch cubes.
In a large bowl, mix together the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, minced garlic, ground cumin, ground coriander, paprika, chili powder, salt, black pepper, olive oil, and chopped cilantro to create a marinade.
Add the chicken pieces to the marinade, ensuring they are well-coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably 2-3 hours for better flavor absorption.
Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto the soaked wooden skewers, alternating with chunks of red onion, bell peppers, and cherry tomatoes.
Place the skewers on the preheated grill. Cook for about 10 minutes, turning occasionally to ensure even cooking and charring, until the chicken is cooked through and has a nice grilled appearance.
Remove the kababs from the grill and let them rest for 2-3 minutes.
Serve immediately with a side of whole grain pita bread or a fresh green salad for a complete heart-healthy meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1176 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 33.9 g | 43% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.4 g | 37% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 433 mg | 144% | |
| Sodium | 2825 mg | 123% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 35.3 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.3 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.7 g | ||
| Protein | 174.1 g | 348% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 318 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 8.9 mg | 49% | |
| Potassium | 2323 mg | 49% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
