When you’re looking for sweet and spicy without all the extra calories and fat, this Bang Bang Chicken Kebabs recipe, which comes straight from my Yummy Cycle 1 recipe book, is perfect!
And believe me, you’re going to want to try it asap!
If you’re on the 17 Day Diet, this recipe will work perfectly well in your regular dinner rotation.
If you happen to be on a Keto Diet, keep reading as I’ll share with you one change to make this fit in your macros and I’ll also let you know which phase of the 17 Day Kickstart Diet this is approved for!
If you landed here in the colder months, this might be a typical Summer BBQ recipe, but it can be enjoyed year round!
Low Sugar Keto Thai Sweet Chili Sauce
Thai Sweet Chili sauce is the main flavor component for this recipe.
As you search for Thai Sweet Chili Sauce, try to find one that has little sugar in it. Most sweet chili sauces will have some sugar in them.
Here are a few of my recommendations based on your personal preference:
- Asian Organics Thai Sweet Chili Sauce (this contains the lowest sugar content that I’m able to find).
- Thai Chili Wing Sauce by G Hughes (this is sweetened with artificial sweetener, so if you’re OK with this, then this brand is fine to use).
If you happen to find a sauce that’s even better, make sure you share in the comments below!
The amount you’re using in this recipe is very little, and as long as you don’t eat the ENTIRE meal by yourself in one sitting, you should be fine with just a bit of sweet chili sauce. Plus, it really makes this dish super flavorful!
Be warned – you *may* become slightly addicted to the sauce as community member, Casey F., recently found out.
Shhh. Don’t let the cat out of the bag, but a little birdie told me that Casey likes to use this Bang Bang sauce (or maybe it’s the Thai Sweet Chili Sauce or maybe both!!) on his other meals, too!
By the way, thank you Casey for providing this yummy picture below.
Casey took the liberty of adding simple roasted cabbage steaks, using a brush of olive oil and salt and pepper, to his meal to give him and his family a bit more greens! You can also serve these kebabs with spicy lime cauliflower steaks as well.
Bang Bang Chicken for the 17 Day Diet
I mentioned earlier that this Bang Bang Chicken Kebabs recipe comes from my Cycle 1 recipe book, Yummy!, therefore it’s perfect for all cycles of the 17 Day Diet.
If you’re not sure which foods are allowed during cycle 1, make sure you check out my 17 Day Diet Cycle 1 Food List.
You can also check out my book on Amazon called Fast Track Your Weight Loss With the 17 Day Diet which has all the food lists (and a 7 day meal plan, too!).
Which Phase Can This Recipe Be Used on the 17 Day Kickstart Diet?
If you happen to be on the 17 Day Kickstart Diet, best to way until the 10-Day Stabilize Phase to enjoy this due to the yogurt.
If you’re not quite sure when certain foods are allowed on the Kickstart Diet, make sure you check out my 17 Day Kickstart Diet Food List to find out when you can enjoy all the yummy goodness!
Are Bang Bang Chicken Kebabs Keto?
If you want to enjoy this recipe while on a Keto Diet, you can certainly use a non-sweetened chili garlic paste as your base flavor.
If you want to sweeten it up a bit, use an approved sweetener.
If you’re new to keto, make sure you check out my Keto Diet Beginner’s Guide.
Are you unsure of which foods are keto friendly? Make sure you check out my Keto Diet Food List.
Vegetable Substitutions For Bang Bang Chicken Kebabs
If you’re not a fan of some of the vegetables in this recipe, feel free to substitute or add in your favorites!
Depending on which cycle you’re on, sliced zucchini would be fantastic in Cycle 3.
To keep it low carb, whole mushrooms or even cauliflower would be an awesome addition in Cycles 1 and 2!
If you’re not sure which foods are allowed on Cycle 1, make sure you check out my 17 Day Diet Cycle 1 Food List to be sure.
There really is no right or wrong way to build this Bang Bang Chicken Kebab dinner.
And don’t worry – if you suffer the same fate as me and you don’t have an outdoor grill, these can easily be cooked using either an indoor grill, your oven or even a frying pan!
Of course, cooking times will vary depending on what method you use and how hot your heat is.
Other Yummy Low Carb Recipes for the Grill
If you enjoy this recipe, consider trying out these others that are perfect for grilling weather:
- Cilantro Lime Grilled Chicken
- Tahini Chicken Skewers
- Chimichurri Steak Kabobs
- Grilled Lemon Sriracha Shrimp
- Greek Souvlaki With Yogurt Sauce
- Chicken with Mexican Dry Rub and Fruit Salsa
- Chicken Caesar Kebabs
- Mexican Lime Chicken
- Grilled Pesto Chicken and Tomato Kebabs
- Chicken or Beef Skewers (Peruvian Anticuchos)
If you enjoy this recipe, make sure you come back to review the recipe card below. If you’re on social media, make sure you tag me @17ddblog so I can see your kebabs!
OK, are you ready to get your grill fired up and your chicken marinating? Let’s do this!
Bang Bang Chicken Kebabs
Yummy Bang Bang Chicken Kebabs with a sweet and spicy kick!
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch chunks
- 1 red bell pepper cut into 1-inch chunks
- 1 medium yellow onion cut into 1-inch chunks
- Wood or metal skewers
- Olive oil, salt, black pepper
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup Thai Sweet Chili Sauce
- 5-6 or more drops of Sriracha Hot Sauce, to taste
Instructions
- Soak your wood skewers in water for about 30 minutes so that they don't burn on the grill.
- Season the chicken and veggies with salt and pepper to taste, then drizzle with about 1 Tablespoon olive oil. Skewer the chicken.
- Thread the red peppers and onions on separate skewers.
- Pre-heat your grill or grill pan to medium high heat then add the chicken and veggies to the pan. Rotate the meat and veggies every few minutes to ensure food is cooked evenly.
- When the vegetables are tender, remove them from the grill.
- While the chicken is finishing cooking, combine Greek yogurt with Thai Sweet Chili Sauce and Sriracha Hot Sauce in a small bowl and whisk until sauce is smooth.
- During the last few minutes of the chicken cooking, use a brush to spread the hot sauce over the chicken.
- Rotate the chicken and brush the other side with the sauce.
- Remove from grill and allow the chicken to rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Approved for:
17 Day Diet - all cycles
17 Day Kickstart Diet - 10-Day Stabilize Phase
Keto Diet - opt for a no-sugar chili sauce instead
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Can you do this in the oven?
Edie, yes of course! You’ll need to adjust baking time!
Which Thai sweet chile sauce do you use?
Hi Janie! Many of the sauces out there are fairly high in sugar. You’re not using a lot in the recipe for four servings, so it won’t be as high at the label indicates (if you only have one serving).
This sauce by Asian Organics is probably one of the lower sugar sauces I’m able to find. You can find it on Amazon easily. Click here to get to the product page.
If you’re OK with artificial sweeteners, you can try the sugar free sauce from G Hughes – it says wing sauce, but you can use it for all types of things. Click here for the product page.
I’ll update the post to include these two recommendations.