Keto Chicken Espetada

Juicy, flavorful, and perfectly low-carb, Keto Chicken Espetada is a crowd-pleasing dish that’s both healthy and satisfying. This Portuguese-inspired recipe features succulent chicken breast cubes marinated in a luscious blend of olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, paprika, and oregano, then grilled to perfection alongside vibrant bell peppers. The smoky char from the grill enhances the marinade's zesty and herbaceous flavors, making each bite irresistible. Easy to prepare and ready in just 40 minutes, this dish is ideal for keto dinners, barbecues, or any time you want something light yet packed with bold taste. Serve these keto-friendly skewers with a fresh salad or your favorite low-carb sauce for a complete, flavorful meal that will impress your family and friends!

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams Chicken breast
• 60 ml Olive oil
• 4 cloves Garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 1 medium Green bell pepper
• 8 Wooden skewers

Directions

Step 1

Soak the wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning during grilling.

Step 2

Cut the chicken breast into 2.5cm (1-inch) cubes and place them in a large mixing bowl.

Step 3

Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves. Combine the olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, paprika, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper into a marinade mixture.

Step 4

Pour the marinade over the chicken cubes and mix thoroughly to ensure all the pieces are well coated. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight for deeper flavor infusion.

Step 5

While the chicken is marinating, wash and cut the red and green bell peppers into similar-sized 2.5cm (1-inch) squares as the chicken.

Step 6

Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.

Step 7

Thread the marinated chicken cubes onto the skewers alternately with pieces of red and green bell peppers.

Step 8

Place the skewers on the preheated grill. Cook, turning occasionally, for 15-20 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked and has a nice char, and the bell peppers are tender.

Step 9

Once cooked, remove from the grill and let the skewers rest for a couple of minutes before serving.

Step 10

Serve hot, optionally garnished with some fresh herbs or alongside a keto-friendly sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(900.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1340.4

Total Fat 75.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 13.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7.9g
Cholesterol 430mg	0%
Sodium 4014.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 23.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.3g	0%
Total Sugars 9.4g
Protein 144.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 133.9mg	0%
Iron 5.1mg	0%
Potassium 2134.8mg	0%

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

Source of Calories

Fat: 50.4%

Protein: 42.6%

Carbs: 7.0%