Chicken Souvlaki Recipe
This grilled Greek chicken souvlaki recipe is so easy to make! A lemon herb marinade infuses these chicken skewers with lots of bold flavor.
Servings: 6 servings
Cost: $15
Equipment
- 1 grill
- bamboo skewers
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds chicken breast skinless and boneless, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 5 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon pepper or to taste
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoon lemon juice from 1 lemon
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to a large sealable freezer bag or airtight container. Mix everything together well to coat each piece of chicken. Marinate for at least 2 hours, up to overnight.
- Meanwhile, soak the wooden skewers. Place them in a large baking dish or roasting pan and cover them with water by at least 1/2 inch. Soak for 1-2 hours.
- Preheat your grill over medium-high. Skewer the pieces of chicken, leaving about 1/2" on the end of each skewer. I got 6 skewers.
- Place the skewers on the grill and cook for about 3 minutes per side, or until completely cooked through. Transfer the skewers to a plate and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Chicken Souvlaki can be prepped in advance and assembled on skewers up to 24 hours in advance. Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container until ready to grill.
Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Serve hot or chilled on top of salads, rice bowls and more.
Nutrition
Calories: 219kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 326mg | Potassium: 460mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 64IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 1mg