Description
This Chicken Souvlaki recipe is a delicious Greek dish featuring marinated and grilled chicken skewers. Perfect for a flavorful and healthy meal, these skewers are great for serving with pita bread, tzatziki sauce, and a fresh salad.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Souvlaki:
- 1 ½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs (cut into 1-inch cubes)
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- wooden skewers (soaked in water if grilling)
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, red wine vinegar, oregano, salt, and pepper. Add chicken cubes, coat well, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Skewer and grill: Thread marinated chicken onto skewers. Grill over medium-high heat for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally until cooked through.
- Serve: Enjoy hot with pita, tzatziki, and a side salad.
Notes
- You can bake the skewers at 425°F (220°C) for 18–20 minutes if desired.
- Add bell peppers or onions to the skewers for additional flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer portion
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
