Lemonade Chicken Skewers
These Lemonade Chicken Skewers are exactly what your summertime menu needs! The ultimate low-calorie BBQ hack, we’ve combined fizzy pop with a short list of store cupboard staples to make the mouthwatering marinade. They’ll look right at home with your favourite grilled side dishes and a good dollop of our tangy Banana Ketchup!
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NutritionPer Serving
- Calories314
- Carbs8.6g
- Protein62g
- Fat2.8g
- Saturates0.8g
- Sugars7.5g
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If you’ve tried our hugely popular Diet Coke/Pepsi Max Chicken, you’ll already know we love getting creative with low-calorie fizzy pop! With these zingy, juicy skewers, there’s a surprising key ingredient behind our mouthwatering marinade: Sprite Zero (or 7up Free!).
Simply combine the ingredients for the sticky-sweet marinade, then leave your chicken pieces to drink it up overnight in the fridge. If you use bamboo skewers, just be sure to soak them in water first to prevent them from burning or sticking to the grill.
We like to make this one on the BBQ grill in summer, but if you’d prefer, you can also pop them in the oven. Our top tip? Serve with your favourite barbecue side dishes and a good dollop of our Banana Ketchup recipe. It might sound like a strange combination but trust us, it’s a flavour sensation!
What diets is this Lemonade Chicken Skewers recipe suitable for?
This Lemonade Chicken Skewers recipe is suitable for dairy-free diets. It can be made suitable for gluten-free diets, as long as you use gluten-free soy sauce.
Please make sure to double or triple check all of your ingredients if you’re cooking for people with allergies.
Do you need any special ingredients to make Lemonade Chicken Skewers?
You need a short list of simple ingredients to make this recipe.
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Bamboo skewers are easy to find at most supermarkets or on Amazon.
Add sweetness to your marinade with 7up Free or Sprite Zero.
How many calories are in this Lemonade Chicken Skewers recipe?
There are 314 calories per portion in this Lemonade Chicken Skewers recipe, which means it falls into our Everyday Light category.
To cut down the amount of calories even more, you can simply halve the portion size and serve with a healthy accompaniment!
This Lemonade Chicken Skewers recipe is perfect if you’re following a calorie-controlled diet, and fits well with any one of the major diet plans such as Weight Watchers.
As a guide, an average man needs around 2,500kcal (10,500kJ) a day to maintain a healthy body weight. For an average woman, that figure is around 2,000kcal (8,400kJ) a day. Obviously, if your goal is to lose weight then you might want to adjust these slightly! You can read more about these recommendations on the NHS website.
Step 1
If using bamboo skewers, pop them in some water to soak.
Step 2
Add all the ingredients to a large bowl and mix well so that the chicken is well coated. Cover the bowl and place in the fridge to marinate for 4-6 hours (or overnight is even better!).
Step 3
Once the chicken is ready, thread it onto the skewers. We find using 8 skewers works well, so you have 2 skewers per person – you can do more small skewers if you prefer.
Step 4
Place onto a hot barbecue for around 25-30 minutes, until the chicken has cooked through.
If you want to cook these in the oven, place onto a foil lined baking tray. Place into an oven preheated to 180°C for 30 minutes, until cooked through.
Step 5
Once cooked, serve with your choice of accompaniment.
What could I serve with this Lemonade Chicken Skewers recipe?
Lemonade Chicken Skewers are delicious all on their own, or as part of a slimming-friendly BBQ spread with any of these side dishes.
A serving of our Banana Ketchup pairs like a dream and it’ll add 95 calories to your plate.
How do you know when these Lemonade Chicken Skewers are cooked?
You’ll need to cook these Lemonade Chicken Skewers for around 25-30 minutes, until any juices run clear and the chicken has cooked through.
Here in the UK, the standard advice is to cook food until it has reached 70°C and maintained that temperature for 2 minutes. This is to keep you and your family safe!
How long can you keep Lemonade Chicken Skewers in the fridge?
Make sure that you eat these skewers within 4 hours of serving them.
If you have any leftovers, then make sure that you allow them to cool before popping them in a container with a lid and refrigerating. Leftover Lemonade Chicken Skewers can be kept in the fridge for around 3 days.
Can I freeze Lemonade Chicken Skewers?
Yes, you can! This recipe can be frozen, but please remember to do the following;
- Freeze it as soon as it is cold enough in individual portions.
- Use a container or bag that is suitable for freezing.
Don’t forget to add a label telling you the name of the recipe and the date you’re stashing your leftovers away.
How do I reheat Lemonade Chicken Skewers?
From chilled: Place in a microwave-proof container with loosely fitting lid and heat for 4-7 minutes until piping hot.
From frozen: Allow to defrost, and heat covered in the microwave for 3-5 minutes. Stir, then cook for a further 5-7 minutes until piping hot.
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Lemonade Chicken Skewers
These low-calorie Lemonade Chicken Skewers are exactly what your summertime menu needs! Add a squeeze of lemon and a Banana Ketchup...
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Prep Time
15 MINS
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Cook Time
30 MINS
- KCals 314
- Carbs 8.6G
Instructions
- If using bamboo skewers, pop them in some water to soak.
- Add all the ingredients to a large bowl and mix well so that the chicken is well coated. Cover the bowl and place in the fridge to marinate for 4-6 hours (or overnight is even better!).
- Once the chicken is ready, thread it onto the skewers. We find using 8 skewers works well, so you have 2 skewers per person – you can do more small skewers if you prefer.
- Place onto a hot barbecue for around 25-30 minutes, until the chicken has cooked through.If you want to cook these in the oven, place onto a foil lined baking tray. Place into an oven preheated to 180°C for 30 minutes, until cooked through.
- Once cooked, serve with your choice of accompaniment.
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