
BBQ Chicken Kebabs
BBQ Chicken Kebabs pack 27g protein and 244 calories per serving — one of the leanest protein options for cutting phases. Five servings prep quickly on the stovetop, giving you a versatile protein to pair with any carb source. Use these to hit protein targets while staying in a deficit.
Ingredients
- •Yellow Onion
- •Pineapple
- •Chicken Breast, Boneless Skinless(590g)
Boneless skinless. Buy in bulk and freeze — Costco rotisserie packs work too.
- •Vegetable oil(30g)
- •Paprika, Smoked(5g)
- •Paprika, Ground(5g)
- •Garlic powder(3g)
- •1/4 tsp salt ($0.02)
- •1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper ($0.02)
- •BBQ Sauce(120g)
Any BBQ sauce. Sweet Baby Ray's is a go-to. Check sugar content if cutting.
- •Green Onion (Scallion)
Instructions
- 1Cut the chicken breast into 1-inch cubes. Place in a bowl, drizzle with the vegetable oil, then add the smoked paprika, ground paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Toss until well coated.
- 2Cut the onion into 1-inch squares and place in a separate bowl. Drizzle with vegetable oil and toss to coat evenly.
- 3Cut the pineapple into 1-inch cubes and set aside.
- 4Thread the chicken, onion, and pineapple onto skewers in alternating order, dividing the ingredients evenly among 5 skewers.
- 5Heat a grill pan or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat for 2–3 minutes until hot. Place the kebabs on the pan and cook 4–5 minutes on each side until the chicken is mostly opaque and the vegetables have light char marks.
- 6Brush the kebabs on all sides with BBQ sauce and cook 1–2 minutes more on each side over medium-high heat until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and the sauce is lightly caramelized.
- 7Transfer the cooked kebabs to a cutting board and let rest 2 minutes. Divide evenly into 5 meal prep containers while hot.
- 8Top each serving with sliced green onions just before eating.
Nutrition — Per Serving
244
calories
27g
protein
10g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 11g
- Saturated fat
- 1.6g
- Sodium
- 301 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 1.0g
5 servings per batch · ~151g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does BBQ Chicken Kebabs have per serving?
Each serving contains 27g of protein and 244 calories with only 10g fat and 11g carbs. This macro ratio makes it one of the leanest protein sources on PrepForge.
How long does BBQ Chicken Kebabs take to make?
This is a quick prep recipe that comes together fast on the stovetop and yields 5 servings per batch. You're looking at minimal prep time to have multiple meals ready.
Is BBQ Chicken Kebabs good for fat loss?
At 244 calories and 27g protein per serving, these kebabs are well-suited for fat loss phases where you need high protein with controlled calories. The minimal carb content (11g) keeps this low on the energy density scale.
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