Name: Keto BBQ Chicken Kebabs Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs (cut into 1.5-inch chunks); 2 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil; 1 tbsp smoked paprika; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp onion powder; 1 tsp salt; ½ tsp black pepper; ½ tsp chili powder (optional, for heat); ½ cup sugar-free BBQ sauce (store-bought or homemade); Wooden or metal skewers (soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes if grilling)

Keto BBQ Chicken Kebabs Recipe

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Juicy, smoky chicken kebabs coated in sugar-free BBQ sauce. Easy to grill or bake, perfect for a low-carb dinner or meal prep.

Author: Jane Summerfield
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Yield: 6 servings (about 2 skewers each) 1x
Category: Main Course, Dinner
Method: Grill or Oven
Cuisine: American, Keto, Low-Carb
Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

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2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs (cut into 1.5-inch chunks)
2 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
1 tbsp smoked paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
½ tsp chili powder (optional, for heat)
½ cup sugar-free BBQ sauce (store-bought or homemade)
Wooden or metal skewers (soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes if grilling)

Optional vegetables (low-carb): bell peppers, zucchini, mushrooms, onions

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Instructions

Cut chicken into chunks and pat dry with paper towels.
In a bowl, mix oil, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and chili powder. Toss chicken until coated.
Let chicken marinate for at least 20 minutes (up to 8 hours in the fridge).
Thread chicken (and optional veggies) onto skewers, leaving space between pieces.
Grill method: Preheat grill to medium-high. Cook skewers 10–12 minutes, turning often, until chicken reaches 165°F.
Oven method: Bake at 425°F for 18–20 minutes, flipping halfway. Broil for 2–3 minutes for char.
Brush with sugar-free BBQ sauce in the last 5 minutes of cooking. Add one more coat before serving.
Rest kebabs for 5 minutes, then serve hot.

Notes

Chicken thighs stay juicier than breasts, but both work.
Don’t sauce too early or it may burn.
Double-skewer trick helps if chicken pieces are small.
Leftovers last 3–4 days in the fridge.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2 skewers (about 6 oz chicken)
Calories: 300 Sugar: 2g Sodium: ~600mg (depends on sauce) Fat: 16g Saturated Fat: 4g Unsaturated Fat: 11g Trans Fat: 0g Carbohydrates: 4g net Fiber: 1g Protein: 32g Cholesterol: ~120mg

Find it online: https://www.wellnesswarrior.org/keto-bbq-chicken-kebabs/