Description
This Chicken Souvlaki recipe brings the flavors of Greece to your table with tender marinated chicken skewers grilled to perfection. Serve with warm pita, tzatziki sauce, and a side of Greek salad for a complete Mediterranean meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Marinade:
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs (cut into 1-inch cubes)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Additional:
- Wooden skewers (soaked in water if grilling)
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, red wine vinegar, oregano, salt, and pepper. Add chicken, toss to coat, cover, and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 4 hours.
- Preheat the Grill: Heat grill to medium-high.
- Skewer the Chicken: Thread marinated chicken onto skewers.
- Grill the Chicken: Grill skewers for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until cooked through.
- Rest and Serve: Remove from heat, let rest, and serve.
Notes
- Serve with warm pita, tzatziki sauce, and Greek salad.
- For oven roasting, bake skewers at 425°F (220°C) for about 20 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Add bell peppers and onions to the skewers for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes (plus marinating time)
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer portion
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
