Description
Delight in the flavors of Greece with this easy and delicious Chicken Souvlaki recipe. Tender, marinated chicken skewers grilled to perfection, served with pita and tzatziki for a Mediterranean feast.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Souvlaki:
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs (cut into 1-inch pieces)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Wooden or metal skewers
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Add chicken pieces, coat evenly, cover, and refrigerate for 1-4 hours.
- Prepare Skewers: If using wooden skewers, soak in water for 30 minutes. Thread chicken onto skewers.
- Grill: Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grill skewers for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until cooked through.
- Serve: Serve hot with pita, tzatziki, and veggies.
Notes
- You can also bake the skewers in the oven at 425°F (220°C) for 20–25 minutes.
- For extra flavor, squeeze fresh lemon over the cooked skewers before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus marinating time)
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer portion
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 490mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
