Turkish style Chicken Kebab Recipe - Dairy and Gluten free
The first version of this recipe is suitable for those on a Slimming World Diet. 0 syns for the kebab
The second version is a low carb recipe for those on a low carb diet and counts as 0 units on my Unit counting diet available on my website
Prep Time2 hourshrs
Cook Time20 minutesmins
Total Time2 hourshrs20 minutesmins
Author: auntylil
Ingredients
a) Slimming World Version
2chicken breasts cut into chunks
100gAlpro Soya Yoghurtthis equals 1 syn but you discard most of the marinade before cooking
1tspn Ground Cumin
2tspns Lemon juice
1tspn Garlic Granules
½tspn Onion Salt
1tspn Paprika
b) Low Carb Version
2chicken breasts cut into chunks
2Tblspns Olive Oil
100gAlpro Soya Yoghurt
1tspn Ground Cumin
2tspns Lemon juice
1tspn Garlic Granules
½tspn Onion Salt
1tspn Paprika
Instructions
"Slimming World Version"
Mix all the ingredients together and leave to marinade for at least 2 hours. Or overnight if you prefer. The yoghurt tenderises the chicken. Some people prefer thigh meat as it's more succulent but I personally prefer chicken breast.
To cook the kebabs, take the chicken pieces out of the marinade. They should only have a light covering left on them. Slide the pieces on to metal skewers to cook a bit quicker, or damp wooden skewers. I didn't use skewers at all. Just laid the chicken pieces on a grill rack and grilled under a high heat for approximately 6 minutes each side. Make sure they're thoroughly cooked by checking for pink juices. There shouldn't be any pink.
You can add onion, peppers or anything else you fancy in between the pieces of chicken on the skewers but remember to add any syns you might choose as extras.
Serving suggestions: Wholemeal pitta bread (0 syns if part of your day's choice) A lovely crispy salad with fat free dressing. Slimming World oven baked fries or Rice
Tesco Free from Pitta bread 7 syns each.
"Low Carb Version"
Mix all the ingredients together and leave to marinade for at least 2 hours. Or overnight if you prefer. The yoghurt tenderises the chicken. Some people prefer thigh meat as it's more succulent but I personally prefer chicken breast.
To cook the kebabs, take the chicken pieces out of the marinade. They should only have a light covering left on them. Slide the pieces on to metal skewers to cook a bit quicker, or damp wooden skewers. I didn't use skewers at all. Just laid the chicken pieces on a grill rack and grilled under a high heat for approximately 6 minutes each side. Make sure they're thoroughly cooked by checking for pink juices. There shouldn't be any pink.
You can add onion, peppers or anything else you fancy in between the pieces of chicken on the skewers but count any carb units used.
Serving suggestion: Add as much mayonnaise as you like (not reduced fat as this contains carbs and milk) Serve with Salad. If you have a pitta bread this will count as 6 units on my Low Carb Unit counting diet
Tesco sell a nice free from Pitta bread. Also 6 units
Notes
Although the Soya Yogurt contains a bit of fat, you have to discard the marinade and just leave a bare coating on the chicken (Slimming World)
Although the preparation time is 2 hours that's where the chicken is left to marinade for a couple of hours, so doesn't mean you'll be stuck in the kitchen for all that amount of time