Chicken Caesar Kebabs

Ingredients

• 500 g chicken mince
• 1 lemon zest (From 1 lemon)
• 40 g Parmesan cheese (Grated; for the chicken mixture)
• 1 large clove garlic (Grated; for the chicken mixture)
• 2 tsp paprika (The author says a couple of teaspoons)
• 2 tsp dried oregano (For the chicken mixture)
• salt (To taste)
• black pepper (For the chicken mixture, to taste)
• cooking oil spray (For spraying the tray and kebabs)
• 2 anchovy fillets (For the Caesar dressing; optional if substituting Worcestershire sauce)
• 1 clove garlic (Grated; for the Caesar dressing)
• 0.5 lemon lemon juice (Juice of half a lemon)
• 4 tbsp light mayonnaise (The author recommends Heinz light mayonnaise)
• 2 heaped tbsp fat-free Greek yogurt
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 50 g Parmesan cheese (Grated; for the Caesar dressing and serving garnish)
• 2 tsp dried oregano (For the Caesar dressing)
• 1 tsp black pepper (For the Caesar dressing)
• Worcestershire sauce (Optional alternative to anchovies; add a few dashes)
• water (Optional; to thin some dressing for drizzling)
• romaine lettuce (Toss with the Caesar dressing)
• Greek-style flatbreads (One flatbread per kebab is implied by the assembly, but the source does not state a quantity)
• bacon (Optional serving addition suggested by the author)
• crispy fries (Suggested side)
• Diet Coke (Suggested drink)

Steps

1. 1

   Mix the chicken mince with the lemon zest, 40 g grated Parmesan, 1 grated large garlic clove, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper until evenly combined.

2. 2

   Spray a tray with oil. Press the chicken mixture into the tray, spreading it all the way to the edges and flattening the surface.

3. 3

   Use a spatula or bench scraper to portion the flattened chicken into 6 strips, or as many strips as desired.

4. 4

   Gently score the top in the opposite direction to create ridges, which help the kebabs develop char.

5. 5

   Spray the chicken with oil and bake at 220°C for about 10–12 minutes.

6. 6

   Finish the chicken under the grill for a few minutes, until the top has developed some color.

7. 7

   While the chicken cooks, mash the anchovies, grated garlic clove, and juice of half a lemon together until they form a paste.

8. 8

   Mix in the light mayonnaise, fat-free Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, 50 g grated Parmesan, oregano, and black pepper to make the Caesar dressing.

9. 9

   If not using anchovies, omit them and add a few dashes of Worcestershire sauce instead.

10. 10

    Optionally remove some dressing and thin it with water to make a drizzle for serving.

11. 11

    Toss the romaine lettuce with the Caesar dressing.

12. 12

    Dry-toast the Greek-style flatbreads quickly in a pan.

13. 13

    Assemble each flatbread with the dressed romaine, 1 chicken kebab, a drizzle of the thinned dressing, and a grating of Parmesan.

14. 14

    Serve with crispy fries and, if desired, Diet Coke. Bacon may also be added as an optional topping.

Notes

The author states that the recipe makes 6 kebabs and that one kebab was used per serving, though two could be used if desired. The source does not specify the quantity of romaine, flatbreads, oil spray, fries, or bacon. The chicken can be prepared ahead so the oven does not need to be on immediately before serving. The stated nutrition is 421 calories and 34.8 g protein, but it likely depends on specific branded ingredients and serving components.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• high-protein
• chicken
• Caesar salad
• oven-baked
• grilled
• quick dinner
• meal prep