Air Fryer Malai Chicken Kebabs
2g Net Carbs
Equipment
- air fryer I use https://amzn.to/2ZZDCvZ
- flat wooden skewers https://amzn.to/2O7O6a6
Ingredients
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp ginger
- 1/2 Jalapeño remove the seeds for mild
- 2 tbsp mint leaves
- 2 tbsp cilantro leaves
- 1 oz mozzarella cheese shredded
- 1 tbsp heavy cream
- 1 tbsp greek yogurt I use Fage 4%. It’s the lowest in carbs
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp avocado oil or any oil of choice
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 lbs boneless skinless chicken thigh or breast if you prefer
- salt to taste
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- non stick cooking spray to prevent sticking, it also helps the chicken brown
Instructions
- Blend the garlic, ginger, jalapeño, mint leaves, cilantro, mozzarella cheese, heavy cream, Greek yogurt, lime juice, and avocado oil in a blender.
- Cut the boneless skinless chicken thighs into cubes.
- Pour the marinade over chicken, add salt, pepper, and cumin. Mix, cover and set aside for 20 minutes or refrigerate for up to 24 hours.
- Preheat the air fryer at 370° F for 5 minutes.
- Thread the chicken onto the skewers and air fry for 8-9 minutes, then turn the skewers and cook for additional 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned.
- If you don’t want to use an air fryer, you can bake these on a baking tray lined with parchment in preheated oven at 475° F until golden. Or grill on and indoor or outdoor grill.
- Serve with a side salad and my cilantro mint chutney.
- Click on this link the chutney recipe, also makes a great salad dressing https://ketowithmona.com/2020/09/08/keto-smack-chicken-with-cilantro-mint-chutney/
Notes
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Nutrition
Serving: 1/4 recipeFiber: 0.6gCalories: 230kcalFat: 16.2gProtein: 18.9gCarbohydrates: 2.6g
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