Chicken Shami Kebabs
Shami kebabs are spiced patties combining tender ground chicken and yellow lentils with onion, green chiles, ginger-garlic paste, garam masala, and cilantro. Pan-fried until browned, they make a flavorful Indian appetizer, snack, or accompaniment for a meal, with beaten egg helping bind the mixture.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook31 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chicken Shami Kebabs, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 63 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 12 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 57
- Heart Health
- 51
- Metabolic
- 57
- Digestive
- 36
- Inflammatory
- 63
- Performance
- 61
- General Wellness
- 1
Place lentils in a container. Pour in enough water to cover and let soak, at least 30 minutes. Drain.
- 2
Combine drained lentils, water, ground chicken, onion, green chile peppers, ginger-garlic paste, garam masala, and salt in a large pot. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer until the water has been mostly absorbed and the lentils are soft, 20 to 25 minutes.
- 3
Place the lentil mixture in a food processor and pulse until smooth. Stir in cilantro.
- 4
Shape the mixture into patties and dip them into beaten eggs.
- 5
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Pan-fry the patties in batches until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side.
- Calories 372.31 kcal Moderate 19%
- Protein 37.06 g Good Source 74%
- Carbohydrate 32.61 g 12%
- Total Fat 12.02 g Moderate 15%
- Saturated Fat 2.2 g Moderate 11%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 187.31 mg High 62%
- Sodium 334.98 mg Moderate 15%
- Dietary Fiber 14.88 g Good Source 53%
- Total Sugars 11.97 g --
- Added Sugars 10.54 g High 21%
- Calcium 53.85 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 3.68 mg Good Source 20%
- Potassium 382.58 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin A 62.58 mcg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin C 17.13 mg Moderate 19%
- Vitamin D 0.49 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Chicken Shami Kebabs is made with 13 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 1 hr 1 min and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Chicken Breast, Eggs, Fresh Cilantro, and Garam Masala. Each serving provides about 372.31 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chicken Shami Kebabs made of?
- The main ingredients are Chicken Breast, Eggs, Fresh Cilantro, Garam Masala, Ginger-Garlic Paste. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Chicken Shami Kebabs?
- About 1 hr 1 min in total: 30 mins to prepare and 31 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 372.31 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chicken Shami Kebabs easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 13 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Chicken Shami Kebabs healthy?
- Chicken Shami Kebabs has an easyChef Pro health score of 56/100. Per serving, it provides 372.31 calories and 37.06 g of protein, or 74% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 334.98 mg (15% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 2.2 g (11% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 10.54 g (21% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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