Whole30 Greek Souvlaki
Elevate your healthy eating game with this Whole30 Greek Souvlaki—a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings the Mediterranean right to your table. Tender, marinated chicken is grilled to perfection, capturing smoky charred notes while staying juicy and delicious. Packed with clean ingredients like olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and oregano, this recipe remains Whole30-compliant without sacrificing the bold flavors Greek cuisine is known for. A refreshing side of Greek salad featuring crunchy cucumber, sweet cherry tomatoes, tangy Kalamata olives, and fresh herbs makes this dish a complete and satisfying meal. Perfect for weeknight dinners or backyard grilling, these easy chicken skewers are ready in under an hour and cater to health-conscious food lovers seeking gluten-free, dairy-free brilliance.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 0.25 cup olive oil
- 0.25 cup lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 medium red onion
- 1 large cucumber
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 cup kalamata olives
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley
- 0.25 cup fresh dill
- 8 bamboo skewers
Instructions
Soak the bamboo skewers in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning.
Cut the chicken breasts into 1-inch cubes and set aside.
In a large bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, minced garlic, sea salt, and black pepper to create the marinade.
Add the chicken cubes to the marinade and toss well to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to overnight for more intense flavor.
Meanwhile, prepare the Greek salad by slicing the red onion thinly, chopping the cucumber into half-moons, and halving the cherry tomatoes.
Combine the sliced onion, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, kalamata olives, chopped parsley, and dill in a salad bowl. Drizzle with a little olive oil and lemon juice, then toss to mix. Set aside.
Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
Thread the marinated chicken onto the soaked skewers, leaving a small gap between each piece.
Grill the skewers for about 12-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and has nice grill marks.
Serve the chicken skewer with the Greek salad on the side. Enjoy your Whole30 Greek Souvlaki!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2145 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 112.4 g | 144% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.5 g | 98% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 578 mg | 193% | |
| Sodium | 4306 mg | 187% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 56.5 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.5 g | 62% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.8 g | ||
| Protein | 219.6 g | 439% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 426 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 15.8 mg | 88% | |
| Potassium | 3605 mg | 77% | |
*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.
