Low Calorie Chicken Tikka Skewers

Craving the irresistible flavors of chicken tikka but watching your calorie intake? These Low Calorie Chicken Tikka Skewers are here to satisfy your cravings without the guilt. Made with lean chicken breast and a blend of aromatic spices, these skewers are bursting with flavor while being light on calories. Only 253 calories per serving! Plus, with the addition of colorful veggies and a touch of yogurt marinade, they’re as nutritious as they are delicious!

Low Calorie Chicken Tikka Skewers Ingredients

• 341g raw skinless, boneless chicken tender breast
• 4 teaspoons ginger garlic paste (Shan or fresh from home)
• 2 teaspoons red chili powder (I used spicy kashmiri lal mirch)
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper powder
• 1/4 teaspoon garam masala powder
• 100g low fat yogurt
• 1 teaspoon canola oil or sunflower oil
• 90g green bell pepper, cut into squares for skewers
• 110g peeled onion, cut into squares for skewers
• Meat tenderizer (as needed)
• Red-orange food color (as needed)

How to make low calorie chicken tikka skewers

1. Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized cubes and place them in a mixing bowl.
2. Add ginger garlic paste, red chili powder, lemon juice, black pepper powder, garam masala powder, low-fat yogurt, canola oil, and a pinch of meat tenderizer to the bowl.
3. Mix well to coat the chicken evenly with the marinade. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to marinate, allowing the flavors to develop.
4. Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
5. Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto skewers, alternating with green bell pepper and onion squares.
6. If desired, add a few drops of red-orange food color to the remaining marinade and brush it over the skewers for added color.
7. Grill the skewers for about 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, or until the chicken is cooked through and slightly charred on the edges. Divide it into 2 portions.
8. Serve hot with your favorite chutney or yogurt dip, and enjoy the deliciousness guilt-free!

Nutrition Information

Nutrition Information per portion

• Calories: 253
• Total Fat: 3.5g
• Carbohydrates: 12g
• Protein: 35.5g

Nutrition information for 2 portions (whole recipe)

• Calories: 507
• Total Fat: 1.75g
• Carbohydrates: 23.5g
• Protein: 71g

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Low Calorie Chicken Tikka Skewers

The Ovenist

These low calorie chicken tikka skewers are the perfect balance of flavor and calorie-conscious eating. Only 253 calories per serving and 503 calories for 2 servings (whole recipe)! Quick and easy to meal prep too.

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Course Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine Indian, Pakistani

Servings 2

Calories 253 kcal

Ingredients

  

• 341 g raw, boneless, skinless chicken tender breast
• 4 teaspoons ginger garlic paste shan
• 2 teaspoon red chili powder I used spicy kashmiri
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper powder
• 1/4 teaspoon garam masala powder
• 100 g low fat yogurt
• 1 teaspoon canola oil
• 90 g green bell pepper, cut into squares
• 110 g medium onion, cut into squares
• meat tenderizer as needed
• red-orange food color as needed

Instructions

 

• Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized cubes and place them in a mixing bowl.
• Add ginger garlic paste, red chili powder, lemon juice, black pepper powder, garam masala powder, low-fat yogurt, canola oil, and a pinch of meat tenderizer to the bowl.
• Mix well to coat the chicken evenly with the marinade. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to marinate, allowing the flavors to develop.
• Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
• Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto skewers, alternating with green bell pepper and onion squares.
• If desired, add a few drops of red-orange food color to the remaining marinade and brush it over the skewers for added color.
• Grill the skewers for about 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, or until the chicken is cooked through and slightly charred on the edges. Give coal smoke. Divide the skewers into 2 portions. One portion will give you 253 calories and both portions together will give you 507 calories.
• Serve hot with your favorite chutney or yogurt dip, and enjoy the deliciousness guilt-free!

Keyword chicken tikka skewers, low calorie