Golden Lime Chicken Kebabs

Each of these healthy chicken kebabs = 4 protein and 0.7 tsp sugar.

Prep Time: 20 mins   Cook Time: 20 mins

This recipe for golden lime chicken kebabs involves baking rather than grilling. It's the favorite kebab recipe for patients on our weight loss program.

Recipe

Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 40 mins
Yield: 8

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tsp ground turmeric
  • 2 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Instructions:

  1. Preheat and grease
    Preheat the oven to 400°F and grease a rimmed baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray.
  2. Make the sauce
    Place all of the ingredients except the chicken in a high-powered blender and blend until well combined. Set the sauce aside.
  3. Prepare the chicken
    Cut the chicken into small 2" squares and place on the prepared baking sheet.
  4. Marinate
    Pour the sauce over the chicken and set aside to marinate for 20 minutes.
  5. Make kebabs
    Slide the marinated chicken onto bamboo or wood skewers, creating kebabs (place 4 to 5 ounces of chicken on each skewer).
  6. Bake
    Place the kebabs on the baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes, or until golden brown. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Info:

Serving Size: 1 chicken kebab