Description
Chicken Souvlaki is a delightful Greek dish that brings the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean right to your table. Tender, marinated chicken pieces are grilled to perfection, resulting in a dish that’s both juicy and aromatic. Ideal for family barbecues or cozy dinners, this crowd-pleaser is easy to prepare and offers endless customization options. Serve it with warm pita bread and fresh veggies for a complete meal that will transport your taste buds to sun-kissed shores.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- Pita bread (for serving)
- Optional: Cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, or red onion (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper to create the marinade.
- Cut chicken breasts into cubes and toss them in the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour or overnight for best results.
- Thread the marinated chicken onto skewers without packing too tightly.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat (approximately 400°F). Lightly grease grill grates.
- Grill skewers for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally until cooked through and golden brown.
- Allow skewers to rest for a few minutes before serving with warm pita bread and optional veggies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 95mg