Chicken Souvlaki Recipe
Delight your taste buds with these juicy and flavorful Chicken Souvlaki skewers, marinated to perfection and grilled to charred perfection. This Greek-inspired dish is a surefire hit for any outdoor barbecue or casual dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus marinating time)
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes (plus marinating time)
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Greek
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Marinade:
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs cut into 1-inch cubes
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- wooden skewers soaked in water
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a large bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, red wine vinegar, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper. Add chicken cubes, toss to coat, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat Grill: Heat grill or grill pan to medium-high.
- Skewer and Grill: Thread marinated chicken onto skewers. Grill for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until cooked through with grill marks.
- Serve: Enjoy hot with pita, tzatziki, and veggies.
Notes
- For enhanced flavor, marinate overnight.
- For an alternate cooking method, broil in the oven for 8-10 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 skewers
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
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