Chicken Souvlaki
This chicken souvlaki recipe captures the essence of summertime gatherings with marinated, grilled chicken skewers served with warm pita and tzatziki.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Greek
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, cut into cubes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Skewers (soaked in water if wooden)
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Marinate the Chicken: Add the chicken cubes to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Cover the bowl and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the Grill: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Assemble the Skewers: Thread the marinated chicken onto the skewers.
- Grill the Chicken: Place the skewers on the grill and cook for about 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve the souvlaki with warm pita bread, tzatziki, and vegetables.
Notes
For more flavor, marinate the chicken for a few hours or overnight. Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165°F.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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