Chicken Souvlaki
Experience the irresistible flavors of Greek cuisine with this Chicken Souvlaki recipe. Tender, marinated chicken skewers grilled to perfection and served with warm pita and creamy tzatziki sauce will transport your taste buds straight to a sun-soaked Mediterranean island. Perfect for any occasion, this dish is easy to prepare and guaranteed to impress family and friends.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 42 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Pita bread (for serving)
- Tzatziki sauce (for serving)
- Fresh vegetables (tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions)
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a large bowl, whisk together minced garlic, lemon juice, oregano, olive oil, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Marinate the Chicken: Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces. Add to the marinade and mix until evenly coated. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Skewer the Chicken: Thread the marinated chicken onto skewers. Optionally alternate with bell peppers or onions.
- Grill: Preheat your grill over medium-high heat. Grill skewers for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve: Remove from grill and let rest briefly before serving with warm pita bread and tzatziki sauce on the side.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg