Chicken Kabobs on an open grill

Chicken kabobs on an open grill, marinated in lemon juice and tomato paste: a favorite high-protein, low-carb meal with 46g of protein and just 266 calories per serving.

Calories266
Protein46g
Chicken kabobs with sliced zucchini and squash cooking on an open grill

These chicken kabobs on an open grill are one of my favorite high-protein, low-carb meals. You can’t go wrong with 46g of protein, virtually no carbs and just 266 calories.

The recipe

Chicken Kabobs on an open grill

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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Cut the chicken breast into cubes.

  2. Marinate with enough lemon juice to cover all the chicken.

  3. Add chicken seasoning to taste.

  4. Add the tomato paste.

  5. Cover and let marinate in the fridge for a minimum of .

  6. Skewer and grill.

Notes

  • Scale the recipe as you see fit. The ingredients and nutrition facts are for one serving.
  • Marinate in a shallow container to make sure all the chicken is submerged in lemon juice.
  • Or marinate in ziplock bags to portion and freeze as needed.

Nutrition Facts

Per serving
Serving size1 serving
Amount per servingCalories
266
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4g5%
Sodium 210mg9%
Total Carbohydrate 4g1%
Protein 46g92%

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Macro mix

  • 78% Protein 46g
  • 7% Carbs 4g
  • 15% Fat 4g

Protein score

17.3g protein per 100 calories

Protein powerhouse

Nutrition is an estimate per serving carried over from our original recipe card and will vary with brands and portions. Use it as a guide, not medical advice.

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Behind the recipe

The story, tips & photos

I usually have them with a mixed greens salad or the awesome and nutritious Tabbouleh.

Chicken kabobs and sliced zucchini and squash cooking on an open mankal grill
Marinated chicken kabob skewers and sliced zucchini and squash ready for the grill
Rows of grilled chicken kabobs on an open mankal grill

Here’s the open grill I use for grilling kabobs.

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