If you’re craving a takeaway but want to stay on track with your Slimming World goals, these fakeaway recipes are the perfect solution.

Packed with flavor yet low in syns, they let you enjoy your favorite dishes without the guilt.

1. Low Syn Goan Prawn Curry

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Looking for a quick and delicious dinner that’s sure to impress? This Goan Prawn Curry is a must-try. Packed with bold flavors and tender prawns, it’s the perfect way to spice up your mealtime routine.

Ingredients

• 450g raw king prawns, peeled and rinsed
• 2 finely chopped onions
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1-inch piece of ginger, minced
• 200g tinned tomatoes, blended
• 100ml light coconut milk
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp salt
• Low-calorie cooking spray
• Fresh coriander (optional) for garnish
• Spicentice Goan Prawn Curry kit

Instructions

1. Heat a heavy-based pan over medium heat and spritz generously with low-calorie cooking spray. Add the spices from Sachet 1 of the Spicentice kit and let them sizzle for a few seconds.
2. Add the chopped onions and cook until lightly golden. Toss in the garlic and ginger, stirring frequently until fragrant.
3. Stir in the blended tomatoes, sachet 2 from the Spicentice kit, salt, and lemon juice. Cook until the sauce thickens slightly.
4. Pour in the coconut milk along with 100ml of water, mixing everything together.
5. Finally, add the prawns and simmer on low heat for 5–10 minutes, making sure not to overcook the prawns as they should be tender, not rubbery.
6. Check the seasoning, garnish with fresh coriander if desired, and serve hot.

2. Low Syn Honey Chilli Chicken

With tender chicken coated in a sticky, sweet, and slightly spicy sauce, it’s a dish that’s both simple and full of flavor. Whether you’re after a weeknight meal or something a little more special, this recipe delivers big taste with minimal effort. Pair it with rice or veggies for a complete, satisfying meal that everyone will love!

Ingredients

• 2 skinless chicken breasts, chopped into bite-sized chunks
• 1 tbsp sweet chilli dipping sauce1 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 large red chilli, finely sliced (remove seeds for milder heat or add extra chilli for more spice)
• 1/2 clove garlic, minced or finely chopped
• 1 half-inch piece of ginger, finely chopped
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 1 tbsp cornflour
• Plain flour
• 75ml cold water
• Low-calorie cooking spray

Instructions

1. In a bowl, mix plain flour with salt and pepper. Lightly coat the chicken pieces in the seasoned flour and set aside.
2. Heat a heavy-bottomed pan over high heat until very hot. Spray generously with low-calorie cooking spray.
3. Fry the chicken pieces until they are browned and slightly crispy. Once cooked, remove them from the pan and place on kitchen paper to drain any excess oil.
4. In the same pan, sauté the sliced red chilli, ginger, and garlic for about a minute until fragrant.
5. Add the honey to the pan and let it bubble for a minute or so.
6. Meanwhile, combine the cornflour, lemon juice, sweet chilli sauce, water, and soy sauce in a cup. Stir the mixture thoroughly until smooth.
7. Pour the cornflour mixture into the pan with the honey, stirring constantly. As the sauce comes to a boil, it will thicken. Adjust the consistency to your liking by cooking for a little longer or adding a splash of water if necessary.
8. Return the chicken to the pan for the final minute of cooking, ensuring the chicken is heated through and coated in the glossy sauce.

3. Low Syn Firecracker Chicken

Looking to spice up your dinner routine with something quick, easy, and packed with bold flavors? This Firecracker Chicken is just what you need! With tender marinated chicken, crunchy veggies, and a zesty, spicy sauce, it’s a perfect midweek meal for busy mums.

Ingredients

• 4 chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized chunks
• Spicentice Firecracker Chicken mix
• 2 onions, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1-inch piece of ginger, finely chopped
• 1 small packet of sugar snap peas
• 1 red pepper, chopped
• Juice of 1 lime
• 1 bunch spring onions, chopped
• 2 tbsp tomato ketchup
• 4 tbsp hoisin sauce
• 4 tbsp dark soy sauce
• 1 tbsp plain flour
• Low-calorie cooking spray

Instructions

1. In a bowl, mix together the tomato ketchup, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, lime juice, 100ml water, and Spicentice Firecracker Chicken mix.
2. Add half the garlic, half the ginger, and the chicken pieces into the marinade. Stir well and let the chicken marinate for 15 minutes.
3. Heat a wok over medium to high heat and spray with low-calorie cooking spray. Add the remaining garlic and ginger, stir-frying for a few seconds until fragrant.
4. Scoop the marinated chicken from the bowl, leaving the marinade behind, and stir fry until the chicken is nearly cooked through.
5. Whisk the plain flour into the remaining marinade along with an additional 100ml water. Add this mixture to the wok, bringing it to a simmer.
6. Stir in the chopped red pepper, onions, and sugar snap peas. Stir fry everything for 5–10 minutes, allowing the vegetables to cook while the sauce thickens.
7. Garnish with freshly chopped spring onions before serving hot.favorite side dishes.

4. Syn Free Chips

Craving homemade chips but want a healthier option? These crispy and fluffy chips, made with Maris Piper potatoes, are just what you need! With two simple cooking methods—Actifry or oven-baked—you can enjoy perfectly seasoned chips without the guilt.

Ingredients

• 2 Maris Piper potatoes (approx. 3″ in diameter)
• Low-calorie cooking spray OR Crisp & Dry vegetable oil
• Seasonings of choice (try Spicentice for extra flavor)

Instructions

1. Peel the Maris Piper potatoes and slice them into chips of your desired thickness.
2. Place the chips in a colander, rinse well with cold water, and pat them dry using kitchen roll.

Actifry Method:

1. Add the chips to the Actifry, drizzle with 1 tbsp Crisp & Dry or spritz generously with low-calorie cooking spray.
2. Sprinkle on your favorite seasonings.
3. Cook for 25 minutes, or until the chips are fluffy inside and slightly crispy on the outside. Serve hot and enjoy!

Oven Method:

1. Preheat your oven to 180°C. Line a baking tray with low-calorie cooking spray, and arrange the chips in a single layer.
2. Spritz the chips again to make sure they are evenly coated. Season as desired.
3. Bake for 30 minutes, turning halfway through, until golden and crispy. Serve hot!

5. Syn Free Onion Bhajis

These baked sweet potato and onion bhajis are the perfect choice! Packed with aromatic spices and baked to crispy perfection, they’re a lighter version of the traditional fried bhajis.

Ingredients

• 1 onion, very finely sliced
• 2 red onions, very finely sliced
• 1 sweet potato, grated
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1 tsp garam masala
• Sea salt & freshly ground pepper
• Low-calorie cooking spray
• Fresh coriander, to serve

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 180°C and generously spray a baking tray with low-calorie cooking spray.
2. In a large bowl, combine the sliced onions, grated sweet potato, beaten eggs, cumin, ground coriander, garam masala, and a good pinch of sea salt and pepper. Mix everything thoroughly.
3. Divide the mixture into 8 equal portions using your hands, shaping them into bhajis. Place them on the baking tray, ensuring the bhajis don’t touch.
4. Spray the bhajis liberally with low-calorie cooking spray.
5. Bake in the oven for 25 minutes, turning the bhajis halfway through. Don’t forget to spray them again with the cooking spray after flipping.
6. Once the bhajis are golden and crisp, remove them from the oven and garnish with fresh coriander. Serve hot and enjoy!

6. Syn Free Steak Bakes

These steak-filled wrap pasties are a great solution! Using Weight Watchers wraps and a hearty tin of M&S Chunky Steak, this recipe offers all the flavors of a traditional pasty without the heaviness. It’s perfect for busy mums who want to whip up a tasty lunch or dinner in no time, with minimal fuss but maximum flavor!

Ingredients

• 2 Weight Watchers wraps
• 1 x 400g tin M&S Chunky Steak (or similar; check Syn values if needed—M&S’ version is Syn-free!)
• 1 egg, beaten
• Low-calorie cooking spray
• A splash of Worcester sauce or Frank’s Red Hot Sauce (Optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 180°C.
2. Pour the Chunky Steak into a microwave-safe bowl and heat through. If you like a bit more zing, add a splash of Worcester sauce or Frank’s Red Hot Sauce.
3. Lay the Weight Watchers wraps on a baking tray spritzed with low-calorie cooking spray. Place the heated Chunky Steak on one half of each wrap, keeping the filling away from the edges.
4. Brush the inner edge of the wrap with beaten egg and fold it in half to form a pasty. Don’t worry if the wraps aren’t perfectly circular—just use a fork to crimp the edges and seal the filling inside. Brush the top with beaten egg for a golden finish.
5. Bake in the oven for 10-15 minutes or until the top turns golden brown. Flip the pasties over, brush the other side with more beaten egg, and return to the oven for another 10-15 minutes, ensuring both sides are perfectly crispy and browned.
6. Remove from the oven, serve hot, and enjoy!

7. Low Syn KFC Style Chicken

Craving the taste of crispy, golden-coated chicken with all the flavor but none of the guilt? This recipe offers a healthier twist on a comfort food favorite, featuring tender chicken pieces coated in a seasoned breadcrumb mix and baked to perfection.

Instructions

• 4 skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips or chunks
• Spicentice Southern Style Chicken mix
• 150g golden or panko breadcrumbs
• 2 eggs4 tbsp plain flour
• 3 tbsp milk
• 1 tsp salt
• Low-calorie cooking spray

Instructions

1. Add the chicken pieces to a bowl and sprinkle over 1/4 of the Spicentice sachet. Mix well and let the chicken marinate for 10 minutes.
2. Set up three bowls or plates: one with plain flour, one with beaten eggs whisked together with milk, and a plate with breadcrumbs mixed with the remaining Spicentice mix and a tsp of salt.
3. Preheat your oven to 180°C and spray a baking tray with low-calorie cooking spray.
4. Coat each piece of chicken first in the flour, then dip into the egg mixture, and finally roll in the seasoned breadcrumbs. Place each piece on the prepared baking tray.
5. Once all the chicken is coated, give it a final spritz of low-calorie cooking spray to help it crisp up in the oven.
6. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and golden brown.

8. Low Syn Chicken Satay Skewers

Looking for a quick and flavorful dinner option? These marinated chicken skewers with rich satay sauce are the perfect solution. Tender chicken pieces are infused with a spiced yogurt marinade and baked to perfection before being drizzled with creamy satay sauce.

Ingredients

• 2 skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized chunks
• 75g fat-free natural yogurt
• 1/2 red chilli, finely chopped
• 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
• 1/8 inch ginger, finely chopped
• 1 tsp turmeric
• Pinch of cayenne pepper
• Squeeze of fresh lime
• 4 tbsp satay sauce
• Small handful of fresh coriander (optional)
• Low-calorie cooking spray

Instructions

1. In a bowl, combine the yogurt, garlic, chilli, ginger, lime juice, turmeric, and cayenne pepper to create the marinade. Toss the chicken in the mixture until evenly coated. Marinate in the fridge for a couple of hours.
2. Preheat the oven to 180°C and spray a baking tray with low-calorie cooking spray.
3. Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto kebab skewers. Spread the chicken across two skewers per person and place them on the baking tray.
4. Bake for 25 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and piping hot.
5. While the chicken is baking, heat the satay sauce in the microwave for about one minute, stirring until smooth and hot.
6. Once the chicken is done, drizzle the satay sauce over the skewers and garnish with fresh coriander if desired.

9. Syn Free Meatzza

Looking for a low-carb alternative to pizza that still delivers on flavor? This Meatzza is the perfect solution! With a juicy minced beef base and topped with all your favorite pizza ingredients, it’s a satisfying meal without the carbs.

Ingredients

• 500g lean minced beef (less than 5% fat)
• 1 x 200g tin chopped tomatoes, drained
• 125g light mozzarella, grated
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/2 red pepper, sliced
• 1/4 red onion, sliced
• 2 mushrooms, sliced
• 1/2 tsp oregano
• 1/2 tsp chilli powder
• Low-calorie cooking spray
• Sea salt & freshly ground black pepper
• Fresh basil leaves to serve

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 200°C and generously spray a loose-bottomed quiche tin with low-calorie cooking spray.
2. In a bowl, mix the minced beef with the beaten egg, oregano, chilli powder, salt, and pepper. Use a fork to combine everything well.
3. Firmly press the beef mixture into the quiche tin to form your pizza base. Bake for 10 minutes.
4. Drain any excess liquid from the tinned tomatoes and spread them evenly over the beef base. Sprinkle three-quarters of the mozzarella over the top.
5. Add the sliced mushrooms, red pepper, and red onion on top, and finish with the remaining mozzarella.
6. Bake for another 10 minutes, or until the cheese has melted and the meat base is fully cooked.
7. Once out of the oven, garnish with fresh basil leaves. Slice and serve your Meatzza with your favorite side dishes for a delicious, guilt-free meal.

10. Syn Free Chicken Kebab

This recipe delivers all the rich, spiced goodness with none of the guilt! Tender chicken thighs are marinated in aromatic spices, roasted to perfection, and sliced thin, just like your favorite takeaway.

Ingredients

• 8 skinless, boneless chicken thigh fillets (visible fat removed)
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 3 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp tomato puree
• 1 tsp salt
• Spicentice Turkish Doner Kebab seasoning
• Low-calorie cooking spray

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 200°C.
2. In a large bowl, mix the garlic, lemon juice, tomato puree, salt, and Spicentice seasoning. Add about 10 spritzes of low-calorie cooking spray to form a marinade.
3. Coat each chicken thigh thoroughly with the marinade mixture.
4. Thread the marinated chicken thighs onto two metal skewers, ensuring they are stacked evenly. Place the skewers on a baking tray and generously spritz with more low-calorie cooking spray.
5. Bake for 20 minutes. Remove from the oven, flip the chicken, spritz again with cooking spray, and return to the oven for an additional 20 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and has crispy edges.
6. Once done, remove the skewers from the oven and stand them upright or at an angle. Slice the chicken thinly, just like a traditional kebab.

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