These delicious low FODMAP chicken and pumpkin skewers are a great way to make use of Halloween pumpkins. It’s a shame to let the insides of those lanterns go to waste. Pumpkins are low FODMAP and will make a scrumptious autumn treat, especially when served with baked potatoes or this scrumptious wild rice salad.
Makes enough to share between four
Ingredients
- 450g boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 6 tbspn pumpkins, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tbspn garlic-infused oil
- 1 tbspn fresh/dry rosemary, finely chopped
- 1 tbspn fresh/dry thyme, finely chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
You’ll need some skewers to thread your diced chicken and pumpkin.
Method
Preheat the oven or grill (or even barbecue) to a medium/high heat. In a bowl, combine the garlic-infused oil, rosemary, thyme, salt and pepper to create a marinade. Thread the chicken and pumpkin alternately onto skewers. Brush the marinade over the skewers, making sure they are evenly coated. Place the skewers on the grill and cook for about 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and the pumpkin is tender. Serve the chicken and pumpkin skewers with your favourite low FODMAP dipping sauce or side dish. You can also add some rice or a simple green salad for a complete meal.
Tips
- Try some simple jacket potatoes or roast some diced potatoes
- This low FODMAP wild rice salad with citrus is great to complement this tasty dish
- For an alternative to chicken try a little halloumi or tofu
- This low FODMAP dipping sauce is a great accompaniment
Help with your low FODMAP journey
If you feel that the low FODMAP diet can help with your IBS symptoms, then help is at hand. The low FODMAP diet improves symptoms in over 75% of IBS sufferers. It’s a tricky diet to do alone though and the best results are seen in those who have advice and support from an IBS dietitian. Specialist advice from an IBS/FODMAP dietitian, can help you navigate the complexities of the diet and help to make the diet practical to fit in with your lifestyle. For more information about the low FODMAP diet and to help you decide it this is the right approach for you, see my webpage about IBS treatment.
