Greece is known for its souvlaki, which means “meat on skewers”. This Paleo Greek chicken souvlaki is a delicious Mediterranean dish that is a go to meal in my house. To make this chicken souvlaki, I take pieces of chicken and marinate them with fresh herbs, garlic, olive oil, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Skewer the chicken and grill until slightly charred and cooked through.
Jump to RecipeHow I like to serve my souvlaki
In Greece this traditionally would be served with warm pita and topped with a cool Tzatziki sauce. In order to keep this recipe paleo, skip the pita and add extra Tzatziki sauce. I serve these paleo Greek Chicken Souvlaki skewers with my Greek Lettuce Salad, along with sliced tomatoes, sliced cucumbers, onions, and Kalamata olives.
Ingredients
- Fresh thyme
- Fresh rosemary
- Garlic cloves
- Olive oil
- Lemon
- Salt
- Pepper
- Chicken breasts or chicken thighs
Lets make the Paleo Greek Chicken Souvlaki
- Remove the thyme leaves and rosemary from the stems and mince. Add to a bowl with the minced garlic, olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Stir together.
- Add the chicken to the marinade and let marinate for 1-2 hours.
- Skewer the chicken on metal skewers. Grill over medium high heat for about 6-8 minutes, turning to make sure they chicken skewers are cooked evenly on all sides.
- Serve with Tzatziki, sliced cucumbers, sliced tomatoes, and my Greek Lettuce Salad.
Paleo Greek Chicken Souvlaki
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10 sprigs fresh thyme
1 sprig fresh rosemary
6 garlic cloves, peeled and minced (you can use garlic confit in place of regular garlic)
1/4 cup olive oil
1 lemon, zest and juiced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut in to 1 inch pieces (you can also use boneless skinless chicken thighs)
Directions
- Remove the thyme leaves and rosemary from the stems and mince. Add to a bowl with the minced garlic, olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Stir together.
- Add the chicken pieces in to the marinade and place in the refrigerator. Marinate for 1-2 hours.
- Skewer the chicken on metal skewers. Grill over medium high heat for about 6-8 minutes, turning to make sure they chicken skewers are cooked evenly on all sides.
- Serve with Tzatziki, sliced cucumbers, sliced tomatoes, and my Greek Lettuce Salad.
Equipment
- metal skewers- if you choose to use wooden skewers, make sure you soak them in water for about 30 minutes before you thread the chicken on the skewers.
Nutrition Facts
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Total number of serves: 4
- Calories: 258kcal
- Fat: 16.5g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Cholesterol: 72mg
- Sodium: 423mg
- Potassium: 456mg
- Carbohydrates: 2.4g
- Fiber: 0.6g
- Sugar: 0.1g
- Protein: 24.5g
- Vitamin A: 7.8mcg
- Vitamin C: 8.7mg
- Calcium: 27mg
- Iron: 1mg
- Vitamin E: 2.2mg
- Vitamin K: 8.6mcg
- Thiamin: 0.1mg
- Riboflavin: 0.1mg
- Niacin: 11.9mg
- Vitamin B6: 0.9mg
- Vitamin B12: 0.2mcg
- Folate: 6mcg
- Pantothenic Acid: 1.7mg
- Phosphorus: 247mg
- Magnesium: 35mg
- Zinc: 1mg
- Selenium: 36.8mcg
- Copper: 0.1mg
- Manganese: 0.2mg
Tips for making the best paleo Greek chicken souvlaki
- DO NOT SKIP using fresh lemon and oregano- they are key for the classic taste
- A little char is just fine- it is key to a good souvlaki
- Make extra– these skewers are great for leftovers in a salad or a bowl
Chicken souvlaki It is the perfect summer meal with the coolness of both the salad and Tzatziki. It is quick to marinate and cooks fast. Add some roasted vegetables and you have a great meal to serve at your next dinner party.
