Whole30 Savory Grilled Meat Skewers

Elevate your grilling game with these Whole30 Savory Grilled Meat Skewers—a perfect balance of tender marinated chicken, vibrant veggies, and bold Mediterranean-inspired flavors. This easy, gluten-free recipe features juicy chicken thighs paired with red bell pepper, zucchini, and red onion, all coated in an aromatic blend of olive oil, fresh lemon juice, garlic, smoked paprika, and oregano. Quick to prepare and ready in just 35 minutes, these skewers are ideal for a healthy weeknight dinner or a summer barbecue. Serve them hot off the grill with a refreshing side salad, and enjoy a protein-packed, Whole30-compliant meal bursting with smoky, savory goodness.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• 1 large red bell pepper
• 1 medium zucchini
• 1 small red onion
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 3 cloves garlic
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 8 pieces wooden skewers

Directions

Step 1

Begin by soaking the wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes. This helps prevent them from burning on the grill.

Step 2

Cut the chicken thighs into 1-inch cubes for even cooking. Set aside.

Step 3

Prepare the vegetables by cutting the red bell pepper, zucchini, and red onion into 1-inch pieces to match the size of the chicken. This ensures even cooking.

Step 4

In a large bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to create the marinade.

Step 5

Add the chicken cubes and chopped vegetables to the marinade, tossing everything together until all the ingredients are well-coated. Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes or up to 1 hour for deeper flavor.

Step 6

Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F or 200°C).

Step 7

Thread the marinated chicken and vegetables onto the soaked skewers, alternating pieces for balanced cooking and presentation.

Step 8

Place the skewers on the preheated grill and cook for about 6-8 minutes on each side, or until the chicken is cooked through and has nice grill marks.

Step 9

Remove the skewers from the grill and let them rest for a couple of minutes before serving. Enjoy these as they are or with a side salad for a complete Whole30 meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(995.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1392.2

Total Fat 79.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 18.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.8g
Cholesterol 567.0mg	0%
Sodium 4637.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 41.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.5g	0%
Total Sugars 24.7g
Protein 123.9g	0%

Vitamin D 31.8IU	0%
Calcium 173.6mg	0%
Iron 7.4mg	0%
Potassium 2138.4mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 52.0%

Protein: 36.0%

Carbs: 12.0%