Paleo Chicken Skewers with Green Sauce
Fire up your grill for these mouthwatering Paleo Chicken Skewers with Green Sauce—perfect for a healthy, flavor-packed dinner or summer barbecue. Tender, marinated chicken breast is infused with a zesty blend of olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, and lemon juice before being grilled to perfection, delivering smoky charred goodness in every bite. The real star, however, is the vibrant green sauce made with fresh cilantro, parsley, and basil, blended with garlic and red wine vinegar for a tangy, herby finish. This paleo-friendly recipe is ready in just 35 minutes and pairs beautifully with a side of roasted vegetables or a crisp salad, making it an easy, gluten-free, and protein-packed crowd-pleaser. Serve these skewers warm with the sauce drizzled generously on top or as a dip, and watch them disappear in no time!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds Chicken breast
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 cup Fresh cilantro
- 1 cup Fresh parsley
- 0.5 cup Fresh basil
- 2 medium Garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 8 6-inch Wooden skewers
Instructions
If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning.
Cut the chicken breast into 1-inch cubes.
In a large bowl, combine the chicken cubes, olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Toss to coat the chicken evenly with the marinade.
Cover the bowl and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes, or up to 2 hours for deeper flavor.
Prepare the green sauce: In a food processor or blender, combine the fresh cilantro, parsley, basil, garlic cloves, red wine vinegar, and water. Blend until smooth. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste, and set aside.
Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
Thread the marinated chicken cubes onto the soaked skewers, leaving a bit of space between each piece for even cooking.
Once the grill is hot, place the skewers on the grill and cook for about 6-8 minutes per side, or until the chicken is fully cooked and has grill marks.
Serve the chicken skewers warm, drizzled with the prepared green sauce or with the sauce on the side for dipping.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1306 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 53.4 g | 68% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.4 g | 52% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 585 mg | 195% | |
| Sodium | 3464 mg | 151% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 13.4 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.0 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.7 g | ||
| Protein | 194.4 g | 389% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 224 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 8.1 mg | 45% | |
| Potassium | 2700 mg | 57% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
