Follow us 148.4k
I love the simplicity of this chicken skewers recipe and it’s always a people pleaser when we’re having a keto BBQ. The dipping sauce really makes it and thanks to a combination of almond butter and tahini is a great low carb alternative to traditional peanut butter.
If you love Chilli ramp up the heat. I like more subtle notes of spice so added a touch, if you don’t like spice at all, simply leave out. Either way it’s delicious.
These chicken kebabs can be cooked on the BBQ, on the griddle or under the grill for a quick week day dinner. Feel free to substitute thighs with breast if you prefer but I think the thighs are tastier.
Hands-on Overall
Serving size 2 skewers
Nutritional values (per 2 skewers)
Net carbs4.7 grams
Protein23.3 grams
Fat19.2 grams
Calories301 kcal
Calories from carbs 7%, protein 33%, fat 60%
Total carbs7.2 gramsFiber2.5 gramsSugars1.1 gramsSaturated fat4.4 gramsSodium331 mg(14% RDA)Magnesium71 mg(18% RDA)Potassium455 mg(23% EMR)
Ingredients (makes 3 servings, 6 skewers)
Chicken:
- 6 chicken thighs (300 g/ 10.6 oz)
- 2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
- 2 1/2-inch piece grated fresh ginger (20 g/ 0.7 oz)
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp fresh lime zest
- 1/2 tsp saffron
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- pinch sea salt and pepper
Spicy satay dipping sauce:
- 1 heaped tbsp almond butter (32 g/ 1.1 oz)
- 1/2 clove garlic
- 1 tbsp tahini (16 g/ 0.6 oz)
- 1 tbsp coconut aminos
- 2 tbsp full-fat coconut milk (30 ml)
- 1 tbsp grated ginger (6 g/ 0.2 oz)
- 1/2 small chilli, finely diced
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
Optional for garnish:
- lime wedges
- fresh parsley to taste
Instructions
- Place all the marinade ingredients in a bowl and mix well.
Coat the chicken with the marinade and allow to rest for ideally 2 hours or overnight. If you’re in a rush you can use it straight away. The flavour just tastes better if you let the flavours absorb into the chicken.
- If BBQ’ing thread the chicken thighs onto skewers and grill for approximately 40 - 50 minutes on a medium heat so they don’t burn on the outside, turning regularly, until thoroughly cooked through. Alternatively you can cook in the oven (200 °C/ 400 °F fan assisted) for about 25 - 30 minutes, turning half way through to ensure even cooking, or in a griddle pan. If using wooden skewers, soak them for 20 minutes in water first to make sure the sticks don’t burn.
- For the Keto satay sauce, finely dice the chilli. Add all the satay ingredients to a small bowl and mix well. Taste and adjust the seasoning and spicing to your liking.
- Serve the chicken skewers with a drizzle of satay sauce and top with a sprinkling of chopped fresh parsley and a touch more lime if you fancy. Try with Easy Summer Vegetable Salsa or
Chicken Skewers with Spicy Almond & Tahini Satay
Step by Step
Ingredients
- 6 chicken thighs (300 g/ 10.6 oz)
- 2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
- 2 1/2-inch piece grated fresh ginger (20 g/ 0.7 oz)
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp fresh lime zest
- 1/2 tsp saffron
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- pinch sea salt and pepper
- 1 heaped tbsp almond butter (32 g/ 1.1 oz)
- 1/2 clove garlic
- 1 tbsp tahini (16 g/ 0.6 oz)
- 1 tbsp coconut aminos
- 2 tbsp full-fat coconut milk (30 ml)
- 1 tbsp grated ginger (6 g/ 0.2 oz)
- 1/2 small chilli, finely diced
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- lime wedges
- fresh parsley to taste
Instructions
- Place all the marinade ingredients in a bowl and mix well.
Coat the chicken with the marinade and allow to rest for ideally 2 hours or overnight. If you’re in a rush you can use it straight away. The flavour just tastes better if you let the flavours absorb into the chicken.
- If BBQ’ing thread the chicken thighs onto skewers and grill for approximately 40 - 50 minutes on a medium heat so they don’t burn on the outside, turning regularly, until thoroughly cooked through. Alternatively you can cook in the oven (200 °C/ 400 °F fan assisted) for about 25 - 30 minutes, turning half way through to ensure even cooking, or in a griddle pan. If using wooden skewers, soak them for 20 minutes in water first to make sure the sticks don’t burn.
- For the Keto satay sauce, finely dice the chilli. Add all the satay ingredients to a small bowl and mix well. Taste and adjust the seasoning and spicing to your liking.
- Serve the chicken skewers with a drizzle of satay sauce and top with a sprinkling of chopped fresh parsley and a touch more lime if you fancy. Try with Easy Summer Vegetable Salsa or
Nutrition (per serving, 2 skewers)
Calories301kcal
Net Carbs4.7g
Carbohydrates7.2g
Protein23.3g
Fat19.2g
Saturated Fat4.4g
Fiber2.5g
Sugar1.1g
Sodium331mg
Magnesium71mg
Potassium455mg
Detailed nutritional breakdown (per 2 skewers)
| Total per 2 skewers |
| 4.7 g | 23.3 g | 19.2 g | 301 kcal |
| Chicken thighs (skinless, boneless, raw) |
| 0 g | 19.7 g | 4.1 g | 121 kcal |
| Garlic, fresh |
| 0.6 g | 0.1 g | 0 g | 3 kcal |
| Ginger root, fresh |
| 1.1 g | 0.1 g | 0.1 g | 5 kcal |
| Paprika, spices |
| 0.1 g | 0.1 g | 0 g | 1 kcal |
| Coriander seed, ground |
| 0 g | 0 g | 0.1 g | 1 kcal |
| Lime zest (peel), fresh |
| 0 g | 0 g | 0 g | 1 kcal |
| Saffron, dried, spices |
| 0.1 g | 0 g | 0 g | 0 kcal |
| Olive oil, extra virgin |
| 0 g | 0 g | 4.5 g | 40 kcal |
| Salt, pink Himalayan rock salt |
| 0 g | 0 g | 0 g | 0 kcal |
| Pepper, black, spices |
| 0.1 g | 0 g | 0 g | 0 kcal |
| Almond butter (organic, unsweetened) |
| 0.7 g | 2 g | 5.3 g | 71 kcal |
| Garlic, fresh |
| 0.2 g | 0 g | 0 g | 1 kcal |
| Sesame tahini (unsweetened) |
| 0.6 g | 0.9 g | 2.9 g | 32 kcal |
| Coconut aminos (substitute to soy sauce) |
| 0.3 g | 0 g | 0 g | 2 kcal |
| Coconut milk (full-fat, unsweetened) |
| 0.3 g | 0.2 g | 2.1 g | 20 kcal |
| Ginger root, fresh |
| 0.3 g | 0 g | 0 g | 2 kcal |
| Peppers, chile (chili), fresh |
| 0.1 g | 0 g | 0 g | 0 kcal |
| Lime juice, fresh |
| 0.3 g | 0 g | 0 g | 1 kcal |
Do you like this recipe? Share it with your friends!
